Events
The Stone Industry in Britain and Ireland, 1700–1800
This interdisciplinary conference will bring together geologists, architectural historians, and historians to explore the complex processes of stone sourcing and supply that shaped eighteenth-century architectural production. Topics will include quarrying techniques and supply chains, the working lives of quarrying communities, and the role of stone merchants in Britain, Ireland, and international trade. Additionally, we will examine transportation practices, archival challenges, and the broader influence of stone sourcing on urban and regional identity.
Inaugural Lecture of Professor Christine Casey
Professor Christine Casey will deliver her Inaugural Lecture entitled ‘The wisdom of hands: craft practice in architecture’.
Christine Casey, ‘From Mountainside to Fireside: Supplying and Working Marble for the British Interior, 1700-1770’
Study Days at the Gallerie Nazionali di Arte Antica - Palazzo Barberini and at the Galleria Borghese: Marble as Device - Material to Surface, 10-11 October 2024.
Offaly's Heritage Buildings Show
Dr Andrew Tierney, ERC Post-doctoral Research Fellow, STONE-WORK, Department of the History of Art and Architecture, Trinity College Dublin & author of Buildings of Ireland: Central Leinster (Historical stonework in Offaly and surrounding counties)
Christine Casey, ‘The Eighteenth-Century Stone Mason: hidden in plain sight’, Notes & Queries: A Symposium in Honour of Richard Hewlings
This symposium is organised in honour of Richard Hewlings. The event will host a gathering of scholars whose careers have been inspired by Richard’s work. Through a series of ‘Notes & Queries,’ they will offer new revelations in seventeenth- and eighteenth-century British architectural history.
Christine Casey, ‘Architecture and artifice: materials and workmanship in 18th century building practice’, The “Professional Worlds” of Architectural Ornament
This symposium seeks to deepen the understanding of the 'professional worlds' surrounding architectural ornament by bridging two rich but traditionally separate fields of research: the history of ornament and the study of professions associated with architecture and construction. With a focus on craftspeople and professional practices, contributions will explore the diversity of ornamental roles, the dynamics of production chains, and the movement of individuals, techniques, and materials across regions and periods. Spanning from the 18th century to the 2010s, and drawing from diverse geographical and cultural contexts, this symposium promises to illuminate the evolving intersections of artistry, craftsmanship, and professional identity in architectural ornamentation.
Melanie Hayes & Andrew Tierney, ‘Reconnecting with Historic Craft Skills’, Charter Alliance - General Meeting: Towards a European Cultural Heritage Skills Alliance
The CHARTER Alliance members will gather on December 12–13 for the final General Meeting of 2023, following the recent Irish National Stakeholder Day. This biannual meeting allows the consortium to review progress and set goals as the project heads into its final year in 2024. The event will include the General Assembly, focused workshops on emerging findings and strategies, and study visits to engage with Ireland's cultural heritage sector.