- To mark the 240th anniversary of the birth of Henry John Temple, third Viscount Palmerston (1784–1865), Special Collections will be launching the “My day was not an idle one”: Lord Palmerston and the Broadlands Estate exhibition.
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It will look at aspects of the life of Lord Palmerston and of his much-loved Hampshire home Broadlands. Visitors will also gain an insight into the cultural tastes of those who resided at Broadlands.
The exhibition will take place in the Special Collections Exhibition Gallery, Level 4 of Hartley Library on Highfield Campus from 21 October-13 December 2024 and 13 January-18 April 2025, and will be open weekdays from 10am to 4pm.
We will also be providing curator tours to give visitors an opportunity to learn more about the items on display.
We are excited to announce that we will also be providing curator tours to give visitors an opportunity to learn more about the items on display:
Monday 21 October 1300 (introduction to the exhibition)
Monday 28 October 1615
Friday 8 November 1300
Monday 11 November 1615
Friday 22 November 1300
Monday 25 November 1615
Monday 2 December 1300
Monday 9 December 1615
We hope to see you at the exhibition!
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