The Abbey Museum Friends invite you to their Annual Lunch and Presentation on Saturday, 8 November 2025 at the Abbey Hall.

The talk is intended to give some insight into monumental brasses and brass rubbings, illustrated in part with images from the collection, both already catalogued and subsequent donated items. The collection started with John Ward’s interest in the topic, resulting in his book, the one remaining rubbing, and the brass on display in the Museum.

These rubbings provide clues as to the person’s identity, how the families drew attention to their status and affirming their position in society. Brasses and rubbings also provide rich visual imagery for those interested in all aspects of social history.

Brass rubbing was, and still is, a comparatively easy hobby, much like rubbing a coin or anything else with a textured surface. In more recent times what used to take place in churches, abbeys and cathedrals has now moved into dedicated brass rubbing centres.

The lunch commences at 1.00pm – join us for a delicious two-course meal (main meal of meat and salad plus dessert). Wine and juice are also included.

The presentation will commence at 2.00pm.

All are welcome.

Organisation Name: Abbey Museum of Art and Archaeology

Organisation Website: https://abbeymuseum.com.au/

Organiser email: hello@abbeymuseum.com.au

Organiser Phone: (07) 5495 1652