This is one I have pencilled in my diary for later this month.
The Quadriga Gallery is a new space at the Wellington Arch in London's Hyde Park dedicated to a series of exhibitions exploring the past, present and future of England's heritage. This year, to mark the centenary of the passing of the Ancient Monuments Act in 1913 five special exhibitions are being staged to highlight the movement to protect England's heritage from its early days to tomorrow's challenges.
In 1859 two crucial events changed the way people regarded human development. A flint handaxe was found in a gravel quarry level with bones of extinct animals and in the same year Charles Darwin published On the Origin of Species challenging (I would rather say enlarging on) the accepted Biblical version of creation.
The exhibition at Wellington Arch tells the story of what happened next as pioneers in archaeology battled to save Britain's prehistoric sites from destruction. The display focuses on the work of three men in particular, scientist Charles Darwin, archaeologist/anthropologist General Pitt-Rivers and banker and politician (not all bad then) John Lubbock. Together they fought to bring recognition and protection for Britain's ancient monuments.
Wellington Arch is at Apsley Way, Hyde Park Corner, London W1J 7JZ and details of tickets, opening times and transport can be found on the English Heritage website at http://ow.ly/irC7d
The exhibition runs until 21 April 2013.
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