Jewels of the Regency | Thursday 15 October | 6:00–7:15pm
Join Adrian Dickens for a special lecture exploring the history of Georgian and Regency Jewels, from magnificent necklaces to gorgeous brooches and elaborate parures. The extravagance can at times be overwhelming and yet simplicity and the use of paste often shines through. We hear about three items of jewellery once owned by the author Jane Austen…
A talk by Professor Alastair Blanshard | Thursday 12 November 2026 | 6:00–7:00pm
Secret Pompeii: How a Roman provincial town rewrote the West’s erotic imagination. The excavations in Pompeii shocked and scandalised modern Europe. Beneath the ash, archaeologists uncovered vivid frescoes, graffiti, statues, and household objects that revealed a far more open and playful attitude to sex than people had imagined. This lecture uncovers how these finds transformed…
David Roche Gallery is pleased to present a regular program of events, including talks, tours, and performances. On this page, you have an easy to follow list of our events to put in your calendar (so you don’t miss out!). We regularly add more events, so make sure you check back frequently to keep up-to-date…
