ICOMOS UK invite you to our summer event, an opportunity to share news and expertise, meet old friends, and make new ones. This year, we are delighted to invite you to join us at St Martin in the Fields, the church designed by James Gibb in 1726, incorporated into the remodelling of Trafalgar Square by John Nash in the 19th century, and now as much a focal point for social justice as it is for architectural history.
The evening brings together architectural heritage and the heritage of homelessness, in acknowledgement of St Martin’s continuing commitment to supporting homeless people in London. We will hear from Kathryn Harris, Architect to the Church, about her work in overseeing the conservation of the building and its adaptation to meet new challenges in the 21st century. We will also meet Matt Turtle, co-founder and co-director of the Museum of Homelessness, who has also worked with St Martin’s. The Museum is now based in North London, but it began without a home, functioning as a street museum with and for people with direct experience of homelessness.
The evening begins with a brief introduction at 6.15pm. The talks begin at 6.30pm, followed by a short reception. We look forward to seeing you there!
Venue details: our venue is the historic St Martin-in-the-Fields in Trafalgar Square, central London.