Isabella Bird – Victorian Lady Traveller
Presented by Marie CONTE-HELM.This talk traces the story of the intrepid Isabella Bird, who set out to see the world and brought glimpses of it back to her readership at home. Isabella Bird’s fascinating written accounts of her globetrotting adventures from the 1850s offer insights into some of the challenges faced by women travellers in the mid-Victorian period as well as the growth of travel and tourism opportunities that helped to make the world a smaller place. Her photographic work and illustrations contributed to the emerging picture of everyday life in the East.
Professor Conte-Helm holds a BA in History of Art and an MA in Asian Art. She has held senior academic positions at various UK universities, is widely published and has lectured throughout the UK and abroad.
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Students $10 ,U12 yrs Free .
Visitors are always welcome come -to as many lectures as you like !
Drinks may be purchased on arrival and can be taken into the theatre. Join us for a glass of wine and light refreshments after the lecture.
Professor Conte-Helm holds a BA in History of Art and an MA in Asian Art. She has held senior academic positions at various UK universities, is widely published and has lectured throughout the UK and abroad.
SAVE time & money- book online - $35 online ( $40 at the door)
Students $10 ,U12 yrs Free .
Visitors are always welcome come -to as many lectures as you like !
Drinks may be purchased on arrival and can be taken into the theatre. Join us for a glass of wine and light refreshments after the lecture.
Monday 14 September 2026 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (UTC+11)
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The Crossing Theatre
117 Tibbereena Street, Narrabri NSW 2390
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Isabella Bird – Victorian Lady Traveller
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