THE MASTERS RECEPTION TUESDAY 15 OCTOBER 2013 at 6.

30pm THE BISHOPSGATE INSTITUTE LIBRARY

Since first opening its doors on New Years Day 1895, Bishopsgate Institute has been a hub for culture and learning. The original aims of the Institute were to provide a public library, public hall and meeting rooms for people living and working in the City of London. The Great Hall in particular was erected for the benefit of the public to promote lectures, exhibitions and otherwise the advancement literature, science and the fine arts' . Reverend William Rogers (1819-1896), Rector of St Botolphs and a notable educational reformer and supporter of free libraries was instrumental in setting up the Institute and ensuring that the original charitable aims were met. Bishopsgate Institute was the first of the three major buildings designed by Charles Harrison Townsend (1851-1928); the other two are the nearby Whitechapel Gallery and the Horniman Museum in South London. His work combined elements of the Arts & Crafts and Art Nouveau styles, along with the typically Victorian. With its terracotta faade covered with stylised leafy trees and topped by two turrets, its impressive Great Hall, panelled Boardroom and recentlyrestored Reference Library, the Grade II* listed building is one of the very few in the area to have survived intact through the 20th century. www.architects-livery-company.org

After a tour of the building, conducted by Stefan Dickers, drinks and pies will be served in the library which, whilst open to the public in the daytime, is not normally used for receptions. This is a new venue for the Company and the Master very much looks forward to welcoming you to this unique event. Tickets, priced at 37.00 are available from the Clerk. Please ensure that your applications are made by Tuesday 6th October

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To: The Clerk : The Company of Chartered Architects Ian Head 164 Stockbridge Road, Winchester, Hampshire SO22 6RW I wish to book Places @ 37.00 for the Masters Reception at the Bishopsgate Institute on Tuesday 15 October 2013 each and enclose cheque in the total sum of ..payable to the Company of Chartered Architects. Alternatively by Bank Transfer. To:- C Hoare & Co, Sort Code 15 99 00, Acc. No. 2254870 PLEASE REFERENCE SURNAME & CONFIRM DETAILS BY EMAIL TO clerk_wcca@btinternet.com
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ALL APPLICATIONS TO BE RECEIVED BY THE CLERK BY 6 OCTOBER 2013.

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