Winter Lecture by Charlotte Marchant

Book by Friday 1st December

On Wednesday 6th December we're delighted to be welcoming Charlotte Marchant,  to talk about '“That’s Shell – That Was!” – The history of Shell’s 20^th Century, British Art Collection.
 
The Shell Heritage Art Collection is one of the most important collections of commercial art in Britain. Featuring the work of well-known modern British artists, the collection contains posters, press advertisements, paintings and illustrations, as well as early postcards, books and a unique collection of Valentine cards. Previously stored at Shell-Mex House in London, the Shell Heritage Art Collection has been cared for by The National Motor Museum Trust since May 1993.
 
Come along to this talk for a rare opportunity to meet the Curator of this fascinating collection and discover the unique ways that Shell used art, sponsorship, products and extraordinary marketing to develop and promote the Shell Brand. From vehicles of a bygone era, to the endorsement of women’s rights; wit and vision come together to illustrate a charming period of history in a uniquely English manner!
 
Charlotte Marchant is a cultural heritage professional from Hampshire. She is currently employed at the National Motor Museum as the Manager/Curator of Shell’s Heritage Art Collection, having previously been employed with The National Archives and Imperial War Museums.  Charlotte completed her Fine Art degree at Winchester School of Art in 2018 and went onto study for an MA in Documentary Photography at The University of Westminster.

The lecture will start at 18:30 prompt, so we recommend you arrive in good time to get a drink from the bar to take to your seat in the Island Room. If you are booked for supper, it will be served in the River Room after the lecture, please sit where you wish.

Book your seat and your supper

Members should book for supper no later than Friday 1st December, along with any dietary requirements. Supper this week will be:
 

MENU CHOICES - all £15.00:

If you would like to attend the lecture without the supper, please also reserve your seat so that we can monitor numbers.