This exhibition is open on weekdays only (Monday-Friday).
Commemorating the 170th anniversary of the establishment of UK-Thailand diplomatic relationship with the signing of the Bowring Treaty by King Mongkut RAMA IV the Embassy of Thailand, in concert with the Society, is pleased to present an exhibition of large format photographic prints taken by John Thomson FRGS.
Thomson was a 19th-century master photographer, traveller, writer, and was RGS Instructor of Photography. His work from this period includes many magnificent portraits, landscapes and scenes of festivals in Thailand.
Venue information
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG), 1 Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AR.
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'Nyapun' by Robin Hanbury-Tenison
An exhibition of black and white photographs to acknowledge the friendship given and knowledge shared by Nyapun, his family and the Penan community, living in and around the Gunung Mulu National Park, Sarawak in 1977 and 1978.
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)Open to all1 Apr 2025 - 10 Jun 2025 - Conference
Gunung Mulu National Park, Sarawak 60 million years in the making
Reunion events for members and their guests of the original geographical and caving survey of the Gunung Mulu National Park UNESCO World Heritage Site by the Sarawak Forestry Department and the Society in 1977-1978.
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)Open to allMonday 28 April 2025 - Social
Mulu expedition reunion tea party
Join us for a reunion tea party with members of the Mulu Expedition and Mulu Caves Project and guests from Sarawak. Enjoy a selection of teas and cakes in the historic Main Hall of the Society.
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)Open to allMonday 28 April 2025