Next Lecture:

11am Wednesday 21 October 2026

Lecture: The Men Who Made Menswear

Presented by Russell Nash

This lecture tells the story of men's tailoring over the past 200 years, told through the lives of the men who commissioned, created and wore it. Tailors, shirtmakers, hatters and other craftspeople in London, especially around Savile Row & Jermyn Street, have shaped the way men dress since the Regency. The lecture also looks at the wider cultural shifts since the early 19th century to the present day and how they affected the way that men present themselves.

Russell Nash trained and worked as an actor, writer, puppeteer and theatre maker for many years. He is a qualified London Blue Badge Tourist Guide, and now regularly guides the major art galleries and museums in London, including the National Gallery, National Portrait Gallery, Tates Modern & Britain, and the British Museum. 

Special Interest Day - 28 October 2026

Too Many Cooks - Food, Fashion and Fine Dining in Art

Step back in history on a fascinating Study Day exploring the hidden world of kitchens, cooks, and grand banquets through the centuries.

Sarah Pearson will deliver three richly illustrated talks revealing how food, fashion and architecture have shaped each other — from medieval hearths to Georgian feasts. 

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