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English Literary Heritage: Registration open

Posted by on June 24, 2015 in activity, archive, archives, conference, exhibition, GLAM sector, literary heritage, manuscripts

ENGLISH LITERARY HERITAGE CONFERENCE  18 SEPTEMBER 2015

INSTITUTE OF ENGLISH STUDIES, LONDON

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Registration is now open for the English Literary Heritage Conference to be held at Senate House, London on 18 September 2015.

Keynote speaker: Jeff Cowton (The Wordsworth Trust, Grasmere) ‘Beyond Words’

This interdisciplinary conference aims to consider the interpretation of literary heritage objects in archives, museums and literary houses. It aims to stimulate an inclusive discussion about new and innovative ways to preserve and exhibit literary manuscripts and objects, drawing on the expertise of academics, curators and archivists.  The conference is part of a project on “English Literary Heritage: Curation, Innovation and Outreach” at the University of London’s Institute of English Studies.

For information on how to register and the full programme visit:http://www.ies.sas.ac.uk/EnglishLiteraryHeritageconference