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Exhibition: Charles Darwin through his letters

Tuesday 21 April, repeated Tuesday 28 April
Opening Hours
12.30 – 1.30 pm (21 April), 5.30pm for 6pm (28 April)

State Library of NSW, Metcalfe Auditorium, Macquarie Street, Sydney

Paul Brunton, curator of the State Library of NSW free exhibition "Charles Darwin Down Under 1836", will present a lively talk on Charles Darwin and his times as seen through his correspondence. While on Beagle, Darwin was kept informed by his numerous correspondents of the momentous events happening back in England. These included the passing of the Reform Act and the abolition of slavery throughout most of the British Empire.

Cost $20 (Seniors), $22

Contact email: bookings@sl.nsw.gov.au
Contact phone number: 02 9273 1770


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