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Romantic Antiquarianism: A Conference Celebrating Scott's The Antiquary Saturday 26 November 2016, 09.30–15.30 The Georgian Group, 6 Fitzroy Square, London Co-organised by Fiona Robertson (Durham) and Peter Lindfield (Stirling) §§§ This one-day conference in the heart of London celebrates the bicentenary of the publication of Sir Walter Scott's novel, The Antiquary, by looking at the multi-faceted nature of antiquarianism in Georgian Britain. Leading scholars from across the UK gather to present new and engaging material on the topic. Registration — at the time of writing only 10 places remain — (£30) includes teas/coffees and lunch in one of Robert Adam's town houses. Register at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/romantic-antiquarianism-a-conference-celebrating-scotts-the-antiquary-tickets-27322980771 Programme 9.30-10.00: Registration and Introductions: Peter N. Lindfield (University of Stirling) and Fiona Robertson (University of Durham) 10.00-11.00: Plenary 1 Nicola J. Watson (Open University): ‘The Antiquary, the Discomforts of Antiquarianism, and the Ambitions of Abbotsford’ (Chair: Fiona Robertson) 11.00-12.15: Panel 1 (Chair: Peter N. Lindfield) Rosemary Sweet (University of Leicester): ‘Antiquaries and the Antiquities of Everyday Life’ Kelsey Williams (University of Stirling): ‘Antiquarianism and The Antiquary’ Frances Sands (Sir John Soane Museum): 'Robert Adam as Antiquarian Architect' 12.15-1.15: Lunch 1.15-2.15: Plenary 2 Christopher Woodward: 'Ruins, Rescue and Antiquarianism in the Eighteenth-century Imagination' (Chair: Peter N. Lindfield) 2.15-3.30: Panel 2 (Chair: Fiona Robertson) Catherine Jones (University of Aberdeen): ‘Mapping Antiquarianism’ Peter N. Lindfield (University of Stirling): ‘Antiquarian Identities and Thomas Barritt’s Assumed Persona’ Andrew Teverson (Kingston University): ‘Nicht Nought Nothing & Rashin Coatie: Andrew Lang's Border Tales and the Influence of Walter Scott’ §§§ ********************************************************* British Association for Romantic Studies http://www.bars.ac.uk<http://www.bars.ac.uk/> To advertise Romantic literature conferences, publications, jobs, or other events that the BARS members would be interested in, please contact Neil Ramsey <[log in to unmask]> Also use this address to register any change in your e-mail address, or to be removed from the list. Messages are held in archives, along with other information about the Mailbase at: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/bars.html *********************************************************