History Lectures 2013

THE members of the Kilmacanogue History Society are looking forward to the remaining lectures in the spring 2013 series after the success of the first one of 2013. Titled “The 18th century Headstones of Wicklow”, it will be presented by Chris Corlett. In his fully illustrated presentation Chris will explore the wonderful 18th century headstones found in Wicklow's graveyards. He will discuss the people they commemorate, the different styles of headstones, and the stonecutters who crafted them. These headstones not only provide some very important historical and genealogical information, but are an important source of art history, arguably more enlightening than in any gallery or collection. Special focus will be on our own embedded graveyard in Kilmacanogue. Chris Corlett is an archaeologist and works for the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. He is the author, co-author or editor of several books including “Antiquities of Old Rathdown”, ' The Liam Price Notebooks'(with M.Weaver),'Beneath the Poulaphuca Reservoir', 'Jane W. Shackleton's Ireland', and 'Darkest Dublin'. Chris's talks usually leave a lasting impression and he can be relied upon to bring to life some of our buried history. So come along to the Glenview Hotel, Glen of the Downs at 8.30pm on Tuesday 5th February and entry is just €3 (€2 for members) and all are welcome. You can also visit the Societies Website @ kilmacanoguehistorysociety.com