| Event Name: | Curry and a Pint (December) |
| Description: | Discover the origins of the ‘Great British curry’, the story behind India Pale Ale, and how the East India Company changed the eating and drinking habits of a nation.
An evening of masala, manu_s and migrations that is guaranteed to stimulate the imagination and the taste buds. Speaking at this unique learning and dining event, will be Shrabani Basu, author of Curry: The Story of the Nation’s Favourite Dish and the beer writer and convivial raconteur, Peter Haydon.
*The price includes a delicious Indian meal (including meat and vegetarian options), nibbles and a glass of India Pale Ale.
Part of the Traders Unpacked season, 25 September 2011-25 February 2012. Events programme sponsored by Sharwood's.
The East India Company was given its first royal charter by Elizabeth I. By the time it was abolished 250 years later, Queen Victoria was on the throne. Traders: the East India Company and Asia is a new gallery at the museum which examines the history and relevance of Britain’s trade with Asia, through the East India Company. |
| Type of Event: | Historical - Archaeological Events |
| Event Agenda: | Fee:
£25: Advance booking required*
The Bookings Office is open 10.00-16.00. |
| Event Location: | National Maritime Museum |
| Event City: | London |
| Type of Venue: | Museum - Historical |
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| Directions: | Lecture Theatre |
| Event Start Date | 02-Dec-11 |