“Gold: Power and Allure” 4500 years of gold treasures from across Britain

A major landmark exhibition celebrating the story of Britain and Gold

Friday June 1st to Saturday July 28th, 2012 - ADMISSION FREE

Monday to Saturday from 10am to 5pm (closed Sunday and Bank Holidays except open Sunday June 24 as part of "Celebrate the City")

This major project showcases more than 400 gold items ranging in date from as early as 2,500 BC to the present day.  All the exhibits have been loaned from distinguished institutions and private collections, both in the UK and abroad, and many have rarely been seen in public before.

DAYS OF KNOWLEDGE:

The Goldsmiths’ Company will host its annual Day of Knowledge seminars with a fascinating variety of illustrated talks given by top experts in their fields.

DIAMOND DAY SYMPOSIUM

Monday June 11 from 10.30 to 15.00

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MEDAL SYMPOSIUM

Friday June 15 from 10.30 to 15.00

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GOLD DAY SYMPOSIUM - “Reflecting on gold”

Tuesday June 19 from 10.30 to 19.30

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GOLD THEMED CONCERTS:

CITY OF LONDON FESTIVAL GOLDEN CONCERT - "Golden Thread". www.colf.org

Wednesday June 27 at 19.30

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LONDON ARTS ORCHESTRA GOLDEN CONCERT - "Three Golden Tales, One Golden Thread". www.londonartsorchestra.co.uk

Thursday June 28 at 20.00

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ASSOCIATED BOOK:

The exhibition is accompanied by a book "Gold: Power and Allure" edited by exhibition curator Dr Helen Clifford.  Featuring 11 essays by distinguished specialists, the special exhibition price is £10.