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Join us on 8 December to celebrate the end of the year with our Annual Christmas Miscellany and Mulled Wine Reception.
The meeting will begin with Society business and will be followed by our Christmas Miscellany of papers. Each paper will last 20-25minutes.
In the collection of the Musée de Normandie is a loose ashlar block, used or re-used in the annexes built around the 12th-century donjon of the castle at Caen by Phillip Augustus, bearing a remarkable incised drawing of the early 13th century. The composition and the careful detailing imply an experienced draftsman and one familiar with structural techniques. Its importance lies in its subject – a timber castle, or part of one – and in the details of its elevation and construction, rarely illustrated at the time or available from archaeological evidence. The drawing shows a ringwork or, more probably, a motte, its slopes perhaps revetted in timber, crowned with a timber curtain wall, reached by a bridge of unusual form through a massive cross-braced gate-tower. Within, what is probably an aisled hall. The inclusion of a builders’ hoist, apparently in use, adds an additional aspect to its interest.
This talk will (re-)introduce the Buckler dynasty of antiquarian architects and artists and introduce a cache of letters belonging to John Buckler (1770-1851), including correspondence with leading cultural figures of the day, from Banks to Britton, which contribute to a more nuanced understanding of antiquarian culture at the time. They predominantly chart Buckler’s three attempts to be elected a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries between 1808 and 1810. He was twice-blackballed owing to issues of religion, professionalism, and factionalism. As the Society’s own historic ballot boxes are soon to be retired from use, it invites reflection on the history of balloting at the Antiquaries. Finally, the talk will briefly introduce two moments akin to “blackballing” – whether professional or historiographical – experienced by the second and third generation scions of the Buckler dynasty.
Admission to the Ordinary Meeting is free as usual but we recommend that you register in advance. We hope Fellows and Affiliates will join us for our annual Mulled Wine Reception, following the miscellany meeting. Admission to Mulled Wine Reception is by ticket only (£10). Guests are welcome!
This event will be both in person at Burlington House and online. Please select the appropriate ticket below.
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