WHAT HAS BERKELEY EVER DONE FOR US?
Thursday, 21st January 2010
What has the Gloucestershire town of Berkeley ever done for the rest of the World? Well it’s most famous son invented immunology, inhabitants colonised America, started wars and there is an ongoing contribution today through archaeological discoveries.
Tim Davies who runs Copper Phoenix, a heritage marketing and business consultancy, has worked in Berkeley since 2006 on the Berkeley Estate and at The Edward Jenner Museum. He will be giving a talk called “Berkeley: A Town that Changed the World” on Thursday 28th January at the Old Cyder House in Berkeley. This will be the first of The Old Cyder House Talks for 2010, on interesting and diverse subjects. Tim will be highlighting Berkeley’s significant contributions to world history in an informal way on a winter’s evening.
He has put together an affectionate tribute to the town and its significant influence on world events, especially as the town’s profile will be raised this year, the 30th Anniversary of the eradication of Smallpox, made possible by the town’s most famous son, Edward Jenner. Apart from Jenner, expect reference to the town from prehistoric times, through Roman and Saxons, Vikings and up to the present today
Tim Davies said: "There are plenty of historians who can give a more in depth talk on dates, times and events, connected with Berkeley, I want to highlight the vast influence that such a small town in Gloucestershire has over us all. It is really out of all proportion to the town’s size and population!"
Organised by The Edward Jenner Museum, the Old Cyder House talks are increasing in popularity, so reserve your tickets soon. The Berkeley talk will cost £8 per person including a glass of wine.
Sarah Parker, Museum Director said: "We are proud of Berkeley’s complex heritage and feel that the town should be far better known worldwide. Tim’s talk will hopefully point out the need to highlight Berkeley’s many achievements!"
More information can be found on the museum website, www.jennermuseum.com where there is also information on hiring The Old Cyder House and about other events at the Museum. Bookings for all the talks can be made in advance by calling 01453 810631 or emailing info@edwardjenner.co.uk
