What is Precious to Us

This lecture series explores the stories, perspectives and values embedded in places, collections and creative practice. The lectures uncover the hidden histories of Hatton Garden and its transformation from a private garden into a world-renowned diamond centre, explore how artists collaborate with children to reveal new ways of seeing the world, and examine how museums preserve objects that reflect changing ideas of what is precious. Together, the series highlights how personal experiences, communities and cultural histories shape our understanding of value, memory and creativity.