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The BSR steps during the “Battle of Valle Giulia”, 1 March 1968

Lantern projector, 2016

John Bryan Ward-Perkins, Lepcis Magna, Severan Forum

Showcase of Special Collections and Archive holdings, 2019

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For an insight into the Fine Arts Archive from an historical point of view, please visit the Fine Arts Archive webpage.

For an appointment, please contact the Archivist Alessandra Giovenco.

Latest Events

ITALY

Exhibition | 125 years of archaeology at the British School at Rome

As part of the celebrations of the 125th anniversary of the British School at Rome, a small photographic exhibition will be held celebrating its archaeological

15 October 2026

18:00 - 21:00

ITALY

Rushforth Lecture | Converging Romeward: British Visitors to Mediaeval Rome

Information will be updated soon.

28 October 2026

18:00 - 19:30

ITALY

Exhibition | Cent’anni a Roma: The Abbey Awards, 1926–2026

Founded by Gertrude Abbey in 1926, the Incorporated Edwin Austin Abbey Memorial Scholarships (now the Abbey Awards) have supported generations of British and American painters

4 November 2026

18:00 - 21:00

ITALY

Exhibition | 125 years of archaeology at the British School at Rome

As part of the celebrations of the 125th anniversary of the British School at Rome, a small photographic exhibition will be held celebrating its archaeological

15 October 2026

18:00 - 21:00

ITALY

Rushforth Lecture | Converging Romeward: British Visitors to Mediaeval Rome

Information will be updated soon.

28 October 2026

18:00 - 19:30

ITALY

Exhibition | Cent’anni a Roma: The Abbey Awards, 1926–2026

Founded by Gertrude Abbey in 1926, the Incorporated Edwin Austin Abbey Memorial Scholarships (now the Abbey Awards) have supported generations of British and American painters

4 November 2026

18:00 - 21:00

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