Name: Ten-Minute Talk and Tea - Dear Mr Urban: The Gentleman's Magazine in 1731
Start: 2024-09-12T12:30:00+01:00
End: 2024-09-12T13:00:00+01:00
Location: Museum of the Order of St John

Ten-Minute Talk and Tea - Dear Mr Urban: The Gentleman's Magazine in 1731

Join us to explore the iconic publication's history at St John's Gate.
About this Event

Discover more about the Order of St John, St John Ambulance and the history of Clerkenwell at our free Ten-Minute Talk and Tea events which take place on the second Thursday of every month. Tea and biscuits provided.

Discover how one monthly publication defined a century, created careers, and invented a still used publication format all with the backdrop of the iconic image of St John’s Gate. This talk explores the early years of the first ever magazine.

This is a free event. Drop-ins are welcome, or you can pre-register through Eventbrite. The event will take place in the Museum Galleries which are on ground level with step-free access throughout.