Talk and Tea: News Maps - Illustrating the Siege of Malta in 'Real Time'

Talk and Tea: News Maps - Illustrating the Siege of Malta in 'Real Time'

Join Head of Collections and Public Engagement Anna Mason as she explores some of the maps made and sold during the Great Siege of Malta.

By Museum of the Order of St John

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Museum of the Order of St John

St John's Gate 26 St John's Lane London EC1M 4DA United Kingdom

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  • Event lasts 30 minutes

Discover more about the Order of St John, St John Ambulance and the history of Clerkenwell at our free Ten-Minute Talk and Tea events. Tea and biscuits provided.

In 1565, the Knights of St John in Malta withstood a gruelling four-month siege by the forces of the Ottoman ruler Suleiman the Magnificent. Even as the event unfolded, maps illustrating the latest developments were hastily printed, sold and distributed to a news-hungry audience across Europe. This talk will explore the siege maps in the Museum’s collection and a selection will be available to view up close. Come along to find out what they can tell us about the conflict, and why and how they were made.

This is a free, relaxed event. Drop-ins are welcome, or you can pre-register through Eventbrite. The event will take place in the Museum Galleries which are on ground level with step-free access throughout.

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Museum of the Order of St John

The Museum of the Order of St John tells the unique story of an ancient religious military Order, from its origins caring for sick pilgrims in eleventh century Jerusalem, through to its modern-day role with St John Ambulance, the international first aid charity. 

FreeSep 11 · 12:30 PM GMT+1