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Making a British Nation: Family Stories

National Portrait Gallery

Thursday, 29 November 2012 at 19:00 (GMT)

London, United Kingdom

Making a British Nation: Family Stories

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Making a British Nation: Family Stories

29 November 2012, 19:00

Room 20

Tickets: £5/£4

Professor Catherine Hall and guests discuss the place of family in history writing. Why is it usually men who write national histories? What part do women play in those stories?’

This event is part of a season of conversations curated by Professor Catherine Hall with historians and cultural commentators exploring ideas of nation, British identity and forms of belonging.Details of future events will be available online by mid November.

Harriet Martineau, by Richard Evans, exhibited 1834 - NPG  - © National Portrait Gallery, London

Harriet Martineau by Richard Evans, exhibited 1834
© National Portrait Gallery, London

Part of Late Shift in partnership with FTI Consulting

Every Thursday and Friday until 21.00

Late Shift in partnership with FTI Consulting offers new ways to explore the Gallery after hours and socialise after work.

Enjoy a wide range of events including tours, talks, live music, DJs, films, art workshops, lectures, philosophy salons and drop-in drawing sessions.

Plus unwind and relax with drinks at the Late Shift Bar, a coffee in the Portrait Café or dinner in the Portrait Restaurant.

For full programme details visit www.npg.org.uk/lateshift

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Tickets are not for resale, non refundable and non transferable.
The National Portrait Gallery reserves the right to make alterations to the published event where necessary and to refuse entry or ask ticket holders to leave at any point on reasonable grounds.

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St Martin's Place
WC2H 0HE London
United Kingdom

Thursday, 29 November 2012 at 19:00 (GMT)


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National Portrait Gallery

The National Portrait Gallery houses the finest collection of portraits in the world, offering a unique insight into the men and women who have shaped British culture from the Middle Ages to the present day. Featuring some of the most iconic and instantly recognisable faces in British history, from Elizabeth I to David Beckham, the National Portrait Gallery has something for everyone. The Gallery offers a varied programme of special events, which encourage discussion, debate and creativity for all ages and interests.

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