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VIRTUAL LECTURE (LIVE) | Around the World with Kenneth Park V: THE TALE OF TWO CITIES Edinburgh & Glasgow

Thursday 8 Oct 2020, 10:20 AM – 12:00 PM

Join Kenneth Park as he presents his lecture A TALE OF TWO CITIES: Edinburgh & Glasgow via Zoom. Please ensure you have downloaded and signed up to Zoom before the lecture begins https://zoom.us/

The lecture will begin promptly at 10:30am. Please ensure you are online before the start to allow admittance to the lecture. Lectures are not recorded and can only be viewed at the time listed on your ticket. Ticket sales will close at 9:00am on day of lecture, unless sold out prior.

**Link to Zoom meeting will be emailed prior to the lecture. Please see note on your ticket. If you have any concerns please email Kathleen at admin@johnstoncollection.org**

In this lecture Kenneth visits the two fine Scottish cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow. They each boast their own distinctive array of attractions including Edinburgh's  world famous Royal Mile, glorious castle, beautiful St Giles Cathedral, fascinating Princes Street, National Galleries of Scotland and Glasgow's Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Burrell Collection, Pollok House, George Square, old port areas, superb buildings especially the work of the architect, Charles Rennie Mackintosh and much more

KENNETH W PARK has served as Curator of Collections at Wesley College, Melbourne for just on thirty years. This role sees him responsible for the school’s extensive art and archival collections. Kenneth also consults in both the corporate and public sectors in philanthropic fundraising (especially in planned giving) as well as marketing, sponsorship, art, membership / loyalty and public relations.

An avid traveller, tour leader and lecturer, Kenneth works with a range of tourism organisations and travel companies across the globe. He lives by the motto: ‘Life is a grand tour so make the most of it’. His tertiary studies include political science, administration, museum studies, industrial relations, fine arts, history and international relations. Kenneth has a passion for travel, food, wine, arts, architecture, history, and good conversation … essentially the good life!

Image| Edinburgh Castle, courtesy of Kenneth Park

SOLD OUT This event is currently at capacity. If you wish to be added to the waitlist, please email visitorservices@johnstoncollection.org or call The Johnston Collection on (03) 9416 2515 and we will contact you if places become available.