2020 BRITISH HISTORICAL MEDALLION CONGRESS

The annual British Historical Medallion Congress is to be held in Warwick on Saturday 13 June 2020.

The event, for collectors of commemorative and historical medallions, will be held at the Hilton Hotel, Warwick – this is conveniently located on the A429 within 200 yards of junction 15 on the M40.

• Philip Attwood, Keeper of the Department of Coins and Medals British Museum: "Three medal collectors"
• Andrew Wager: W.J. Taylor, medallist: an archival discovery
• Peter Clayton: "Remember Nelson": Commemorative medals and medallions of Horatio Viscount Lord Nelson
• Neil Beaton: "Smeaton's Lighthouses: tokens or historical medals?"
• Alan Cope: "A tour around Nottinghamshire in medals Part 2
• John Cumbers: 'The Minchinhampton National Schools Prize Medal'
• Gary Oddie: "Admiral George Brydges Rodney"
• Frances Simmons: "Keepsakes, keep safe - medals as amulets"
• Mystery items and AGM of Historical Medallion Society: An opportunity for members to help to identify medals in each other's collections

After this there will be an evening meal followed by a Congress bourse giving the opportunity for delegates to acquire new specimens for their collection. A number of well- known specialist dealers have indicated they will be attending the bourse. The cost for 2020 will be £67 for the whole day, to include all refreshments, lunch, evening meal and parking – plus a copy of Issue 2 of the Historical Medal Journal.

Those wishing to stay overnight on the Saturday, in order to enjoy a leisurely Sunday in neighbouring Warwick or Stratford Upon Avon, can do so at the following rates: Overnight accommodation at the hotel is available to Congress delegates a £153 for a single room, to include Congress attendance plus Journal (as above), room and breakfast. For double rooms the cost will be £212. For delegates who may wish to stay on the preceding Friday night bed and breakfast at the hotel is available at £100 for a single room and £110 for a double.

It should be noted that on Sunday the Birmingham Coin Fair is held a short drive away at the National Motorcycle Museum and collectors could combine both events by staying overnight on the Saturday. A deposit of £25 per head will be required with the balance being due by Friday 15th May 2020.

For any further details and bookings (for both Congress and hotel accommodation) please contact John Cumbers email medallioncongress14@gmail.com

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