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Architectural Fashion vs Common Sense – The 19th Century Battle of Styles and its Legacy for Today – Rutland County Museum (Oakham)

September 27 @ 10:00 – 15:30

Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025

Time: 10am – 3.30pm

Location: Rutland County Museum, Oakham

Join us for a one-day symposium exploring the fascinating 19th-century battle of architectural styles and its lasting impact on today’s designs. This event, organized by the Petit Society, will delve into the work of Rev. John Louis Petit, a prominent critic of the Gothic revival and advocate for architectural originality and preservation.

The symposium will feature three keynote lectures and contributions from both academic and local historians.

Highlights include:

  • 10:15 AM: Keynote Lecture 1 – “Synthesizing Tradition and Progress: JL Petit Leading the Opposition to Gothic” by Philip Modiano, Chair of the Petit Society
  • 11:00 AM: Keynote Lecture 2 – “Petit’s Promotion of Byzantine Architecture as an Alternative to the Gothic Revival” by Dr. Nikos Karydis, University of Kent
  • 11:45 AM: Short Presentations and Discussions
  • 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Lunch Break (Bring your own lunch or dine at local establishments) and Exhibition Viewing
  • 2:00 PM: Short Presentations and Discussions
  • 3:30 PM: Keynote Lecture 3 – Title to be announced, by Dr. Kyle Leyden, Courtauld Institute of Art

Cost: £20 per person (includes conference materials and refreshments)

For more details and to register, visit John Louis Petit – An Introduction.

Contact: For further information, please contact Prof. Chris Baker at bakercj54@gmail.com.

£20 per person (includes conference materials and refreshments)

Rutland County Museum

Catmos St
Oakham, LE15 6HW + Google Map

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