Volcanoes, Vases and Vanity: The Extraordinary Life of Sir William Hamilton

Public Lecture: Michael Turner (Nicholson Museum Curator)

Discover the fascinating life of Sir William Hamilton (1730 - 1803): diplomat, antiquarian, archaeologist and vulcanologist and husband of the scandalous Lady Emma Hamilton, lover of Horatio Nelson. This talk explores the impact of Hamilton on the study of classical archaeology and discusses the Nicholosn Museum's own very discreet connection to Sir William.

Free entry
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