ICOMAM Symposium, Leeds, 25 – 28 October 2009


We are happy to announce the upcoming activity of ICOMAM and would appreciate your attendance. 

ICOMAM 2009 SYMPOSIUM

Venue:

Royal Armouries Museum Leeds, England 

See below for details on how to get there.

Dates:

25 – 28 October 2009

Theme:

Weapons and Warfare in Renaissance Europe 1400-1700(Note: as normal, time will also be allocated for papers on new research and matters of general museological interest) 



Costs:

Delegate’s fee: £220
Accompanying persons fee: £110(to include welcome reception, final dinner, visit to York and other specially arranged visits)

Hotel rates:

Local hotels range from £68 - £100 per night for a single room. A list of hotels is available, click here






Programme:



  • Pre-symposium: optional at own cost visit to London to see the magnificent Royal Armouries exhibition in the Tower of London Henry VIII: Dressed to Kill.
  • Sunday, 25 October – evening welcome reception in Royal Armouries
  • Monday, 26 October – formal symposium sessions
  • Tuesday, 27 October – visit to the museums and fortifications of York
  • Wednesday, 28 October – formal symposium sessions, plenary session, final dinner
  • Post-symposium: optional tour of northern or Welsh castles

Payment methods and further details for registration click here.

Those who are interested in attending can contact Vanessa Cowley at the Royal Armouries. Mrs Cowly can be contacted by e-mail address ICOMAM@armouries.org.uk or by telephone: +44 (0) 113-220-1989






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