Thomas Browne Day event at the Royal College of Physicians Thursday 19 October
Sensational scents: a sensory journey to the 17th century
Join the Royal College of Physicians' museum for an intriguing voyage via the senses to the fascinating and sensual world of writer, doctor and 17th century collector; Sir Thomas Browne. A voyage via the senses Take an intriguing voyage via the senses back to the world of writer, collector and physician, Sir Thomas Browne at a unique and atmospheric ‘museum late’. Presented with the celebrated AVM Curiosities; an innovative practice exploring the relationship between art, food and history; specially designed ‘scent chambers’, edible perfumes and scent tabs will enable guests to experience the world of Sir Thomas Browne in a new light. The evening also features a revealing talk on early modern odours by academic, author and 17th century scent expert, Sophie Read, and the opportunity to view the acclaimed exhibition 'A cabinet of rarities': the curious collections of Sir Thomas Browne Originally housed at Browne's home in Norwich, the collection included animal and plant samples as well as books, paintings, and artefacts. The collection will be partially reconstructed at the RCP using his manuscript letters and notebooks, shedding light on his diverse interests – including science, medicine, literature and even witchcraft trials. This exhibition is part of a larger project, led by Queen Mary University of London, to edit the entire works of Thomas Browne.
Event information and booking Tickets: £12 including a cocktail on arrival. Concession (student, over 60s, unwaged) £10Tickets are limited, book early on Eventbrite to reserve your place. Contact us Library, Archive and Museum Telephone: +44 (0)20 3075 1543 Email: history@rcplondon.ac.uk Follow: twitter Exhibition: 30 January 2017 to December 2017 (date extended)
'A cabinet of rarities': the curious collections of Sir Thomas Browne Royal College of Physicians of London 11 St Andrews Place, Regent’s Park, London NW1 4LE A free exhibition on the curious polymath Sir Thomas Browne. 30 January–December 2017, Monday–Friday only, 9am–5pm. FREE ENTRY. 'A cabinet of rarities': the curious collections of Sir Thomas Browne' will explore RCP physician, philosopher, collector, and polymath Thomas Browne’s curious approach to the world through his writing and his collection. Browne (1605–1682) saw the extraordinary in the ordinary, and introduced over 700 new words to the English language, while inspiring literary greats such as Virginia Woolf and Edgar Allan Poe. His collection reveals a fascinating perspective on 17th-century scientific and medical research. 'His whole house and garden is a paradise and Cabinet of rarities and that of the best collection, amongst Medails, books, Plants, natural things' John Evelyn, 'The Diary of John Evelyn' (1671). Originally housed at Browne's home in Norwich, the collection included animal and plant samples as well as books, paintings, and artefacts. The collection will be partially reconstructed at the RCP using his manuscript letters and notebooks, shedding light on his diverse interests – including science, medicine, literature and even witchcraft trials. This exhibition is part of a larger project, led by Queen Mary University of London, to edit the entire works of Thomas Browne.
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