This event is part of the History Research Seminars.
On 7 February, join a discussion with Jacqui Grainger (University of Westminster/RUSI), who explains how networks of Victorian scientists (such as Sir Francis Beaufort) created the United Services Museum.
This event will take place both online and in person in room RS 401, 309 Regent Street.
For further details and to register, visit Eventbrite.
About the speaker
Jacqui Grainger
Jacqui Grainger is a Techne AHRC collaborative doctoral researcher with the University of Westminster and RUSI. Her research topic is ‘The ‘Lost’ Museum: A History of Empire in Objects’. Jacqui has over twenty years of experience working in research libraries. This includes Librarian, Chawton House; Head of Rare Books and Special Collections, University of Sydney Library and as a consultant for SOAS Library. Currently, she works part-time for RUSI managing the development of their collections as part of the refurbishment of their historic building at 61 Whitehall.
