The Cook's Tour

Fed up of the cold already, and wishing you could get away from it all?  Why not sign up for a free Cook's Tour on Tuesday 25 October at 3.00-4.30pm, and journey around the world exploring the historical role of food, remedies and global interchange in our medical and cultural lives?

As part of our Recipes and Remedies series, this free event will investigate the tensions underlying the contents of the kitchen cabinet, and place 21st-century debates around localism and healthy eating in a historical perspective.

The event will consist of a tour of Wellcome Collection's permanent galleries followed by an illustrated talk in the Wellcome Library, plus a chance to view items from the library's Special Collections.

Speakers:

•  Richard Aspin, Head of Research and Scholarship, Wellcome Library.
• Valerie Brown, Visitor Services Assistant, Wellcome Collection.
• Helen Wakely, Archivist, Wellcome Library.

For details of how to attend please see the Wellcome Collection website.

New event: Spices, Food and Trade

As partners in the History and Heritage Adult Learning Network, the Wellcome Library is delighted to bring you details of a new event coming up in May.

Dr Richard Aspin, Head of Research and Scholarship, will be discussing Spices, Food and Trade. The talk will illustrate the connection between the three, as represented through manuscripts, artworks and books drawn from the Library's extensive holdings. The talk is part of the Past Caring: A Celebration of Food in History programme, with events taking place in libraries and museums across London.

Spices, Food and Trade will take place on Saturday 14th May, between 2pm and 3pm. The talk is free, but places must be booked in advance. Simply email t.tillotson@wellcome.ac.uk to book a place. We look forward to seeing you there.