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Political Coins, Medals and Tokens in the Eighteenth Century – 21 November
21st November 2023 @ 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
£8.00 – £18.50
Unfortunately, this talk has been cancelled.
This talk will examine a range of coins, tokens and medals from the 18th century, exploring how Georgians used these objects to express political sentiments. The production of low-denomination coins was left to private manufacturers, meaning that anyone with the means could produce tokens to circulate as currency. As they were shared in the local area, they are brilliant artefacts of local history, reflecting the concerns and interests of society at the time.
About the Speaker
Kerry is finishing her PhD at the University of Northampton on political objects in the 18th and 19th centuries. She has published her work in Parliamentary History journal and contributed to the recent volume ‘Tokens of Love, Loss and Disrespect’. She also works in Higher Education, running the National Saturday Club programme for the Widening Access team at the University of Northampton.
Talk Details
Unfortunately, this talk has been cancelled.