04/05/2026
Our final lecture of the 2025-6 season will be presented by our President, Nathalie Cohen: this will present some results of research on the Society of Antiquaries of London lamp, used as the organisation's โsymbol of ticketโ since the 18th century. Originally identified as a Roman artefact, subsequently re-dated to the medieval period, and more recently suggested to be a Jewish sabbath lamp, this presentation will discuss other examples identified in collections in the UK and beyond, depictions of lighting during the medieval period and present some initial thoughts on the context of the lampโs discovery and the lived experience of Jewish communities in England.
The lamp itself will be on display for in-person attendees in the Meeting Room before the AGM (from 16.30 to 16.45), with many thanks to the Society of Antiquaries.
Our Annual General Meeting and the lecture will be held at Burlington House, Piccadilly, London starting at 4.45p.m on Wednesday 13 May.
Non-members are welcome to attend the lectures but should contact [email protected] in advance so they can be added to the guest list.
