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�� We’re hosting a ball! Did you know The Literary Institute (our home) used to be called the Egham Assembly Rooms and hosted balls from the late 1770s into the 19th century.
For one night only (Sat 31st Jan), we’re bringing back the tradition!
We’ve released our first wave of tickets now!
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/eghams-georgian-ball-tickets-1967602995526?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=wsa&aff=ebdsshwebmobile
Our living history event will include:
- Performances of 18th century dances by The Bath Minuet Company accompanied by live music and a chance to learn the steps
- A showcase performance of the ‘Egham Assembly Minuet’. This has been authentically re-created using a 1780 musical score held in our collection and will be the first time the Egham Minuet has been performed at the Literary Institute in over 200 years!
- Georgian games (including parlour games, chess, draughts and card games from the period)
- An exhibition of the Georgian period
- A showcase of Artworks by local community groups
- Poetry recitals
- light refreshments and a bar
Link to book tickets is in our bio!
See you there and don’t forget to tog up (dress) in your best attire.
�51 High Street, Egham
� 31st January 2026 (5:45 PM)
Kindly supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
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51 High St, Egham, 51 High Street, Egham, TW20 9, United Kingdom, Staines
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