Discovering our Collections through Ephemera
About this Event
Join Ed and Vik from our library team for an interactive workshop about ephemera in our collections.
We hold a treasure trove of material from the past to the present day, including postcards, leaflets, packaging and more. Many of these items were originally considered disposable, but are now considered historically significant. In this hour-long session, you’ll explore a selection of examples from our collection.
At the end of the workshop, you’ll have the chance to create your own piece of ephemera.
Need to know
Location
We’ll be in the Viewing Room. It’s next to the Library entrance on level 2, which you can reach by taking the lift or the stairs.
Place not guaranteed
Booking a ticket for a free, in-person event does not guarantee you a place. You should aim to arrive 15 minutes before the event is scheduled to start to claim your place. If you do not arrive on time, your place may be given to someone on the waiting list.
Waiting list
If this event is fully booked, you may still be able to attend. We will operate a waiting list, which opens 30 minutes before this event starts. Arrive early, and we’ll give you a numbered ticket. If there are any unfilled places just before the start time, we will invite you to enter in order of ticket number.
Wheelchair accessible
This event is wheelchair accessible, which means people in wheelchairs can access the location with relative ease.
For more information, please visit our Accessibility page. If you have any queries about accessibility, please email us at [email protected] or call 020 7611 2222.
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About your facilitators
Ed Bishop
Ed is a Library Experience and Engagement Facilitator who has worked at Wellcome for many years. He has in-depth knowledge of engaging with the collections.
Vik
Vik is a Library Experience and Engagement Facilitator at Wellcome Collection, with a particular interest in the personal and global stories revealed through everyday objects.
Image credit: Workshop in the Viewing Room, Michael Bowles. Source: Wellcome Collection. Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0).
Where is it happening?
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