Frank Oates & King Lobengula: Encounter on the frontier of empire
Tuesday 10:30
Gilbert White's House & Gardens
Dates
January 10th 2023 at 10:30 - March 26th 2023 at 16:30
Event details
Address:Gilbert White's House & Gardens
High Street
Selborne
Postcode:GU34 3JH
Tickets:Free with admission
Contact Information:E: info@gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk
W: www.gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk
T: 01420 511275
Description
It is September 1873. Frank Oates is keen to make his career as an explorer and naturalist. He seeks to be one of the first Europeans to see the Victoria Falls (on the border between what are today Zambia and Zimbabwe). To reach the Falls, Oates needs to pass through the lands of King Lobengula of the Ndebele nation, for which he needs royal permission… This exhibition explores the relationship between Frank Oates and King Lobengula, and has been curated and researched by Dr Joe Higgins of The University of Southampton.
Accessibility
Access for wheelchair users
Assistance dog
Level access toilet
Level access venue
Positive about disabled
Seat available