A one-day symposium on pivotal role of one family in nineteenth century life. From the history of science to literary criticism, this interdisciplinary event explores the Dillwyn family’s contributions to: Anti-Slavery and transatlantic trade, nineteenth century science and ground-breaking early photography, feminist literature and pioneering industrial fiction, nation-building politics and the relationship between science and culture.
Speakers include Professor Prys Morgan, Professor Chris Evans and Professor Iwan Morus.
22 June 2012, National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
See: http://britishphotohistory.ning.com/events/dillwyn-day-science-culture-society-1
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