The Society is delighted to present an exhibition created in conjunction with Newcastle University on the life and career of Gertrude Bell FRGS.
Venue information
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG), 1 Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AR.
Plan your visit to the Society and find more information about our venue, including our address, accessibility and transport links.
Accessibility at our events
We want everyone to feel welcome at our events. Key accessibility features of this exhibition include:
- Step-free access to the event
- Accessible toilets
- Assistance dogs are welcome
For full details, please visit our accessibility page. If you have any questions or specific access requirements, feel free to get in touch with us on access@rgs.org
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