Join Dr Kevin Hayward FSA University of Reading to hear about the first study of one of the highlights of Two Temple Place, our ornate inlaid “Cosmati” floor. This contains rare marbles, porphyry and alabaster combined in complex geometrical Roman-inspired patterns. Dr Hayward will place our floor in its historical context alongside his identification of the stones used.

Dr Kevin Hayward is a freelance petrologist who specialises in the geological character and source of worked stone. His doctorate examined the geology of the earliest examples of fine limestone carving in Roman Britain. First century tombstones and architectural fragments from southern Britannia. His work on decorative floors covers all periods. Ranging from the stone types used in Roman mosaics and the marbles from the Temple of Claudius Precinct, Colchester, the medieval Cosmati Pavement at Westminster Abbey and the late 19th century Octagonal Chapel at Cliveden House.

Doors open from 6.30pm. Talk starts 7pm. The talk will last around an hour including time for questions.

Limited spaces available, booking essential. Tickets are available on a ‘pay what you can’ basis. Please choose the tier of ticket that is best suited to you. If the ticket price presents a difficulty, please get in touch with us at info@twotempleplace.org.