From Polymaths To Podcasts: A History of Arts & Science

Tewkesbury

Dates: 17/05/2025

Venue: Old Baptist Chapel

Jo Durrant presents a talk looking at the cross section of arts and science. She explores the lives of some of the famous as well as the less well-known polymaths – people who drew on a range of artistic and scientific subjects to solve problems.

As well as the likes of Leonardo Da Vinci, you can expect to meet mathematician Fibonacci, who gave us the Fibonacci Sequence which is used in computer science, but also seen in nature and art; botanist Anna Atkins, most likely the first female photographer, and Hildegard of Bingen, who was a composer, medical writer, and philosopher in the Middle Ages.

Jo will also talk about some of the guests she’s interviewed on her podcast ‘Jo Durrant’s Beautiful Universe’ who combine both arts and science in their work.

Speaker Bio:
Jo Durrant is the award-winning presenter of the independent arts & science podcast ‘Jo Durrant’s Beautiful Universe’. She’s a highly respected and accomplished interviewer and event chair, and a familiar face at literature, history, and science festivals. For over 20 years Jo was a presenter, producer & reporter with BBC radio and interviewed hundreds of people, from Melanie C to Tim Peake. She is now freelance.

Date and Time:
Saturday 17th May
11am
Talk lasts approximately 60 minutes including Q&A

Tickets:
Adults £7.00
Concessions £5.50
Children £3.00
(Ticket price also includes entry to the John Moore Museum & Merchant’s House)

Booking:
Pre-book by calling 01684 297174
Email: education@johnmooremuseum.org

Location:
Old Baptist Chapel,
Old Baptist Chapel Court,
Tewkesbury,
GL205RZ

 

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