This event is complimentary to attend, but please note you need to register in advance
Lilian Lindsay memorial lecture 2025
Teeth and archaeology
IN-PERSON EVENT
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What to expect
This lecture will introduce the work of the Museum of London Archaeology (MOLA) department, review the methods used in the archaeological study of teeth from burial grounds, summarise key findings from archaeological sites, explore interesting case studies and discuss recent advances in study techniques.
Learning objectives
- Understand the methods used by osteologists to study dentitions
- Have a grasp of the range of evidence available from the study of teeth
- Understand the value of teeth to the study of past communities.
Development outcome
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Timings
11:30 Registration and refreshments
12:00 Lecture
13:00 Lunch
14:00 Ends
The Lilian Lindsay memorial lecture is followed by the BDA Presidential Meeting at 14:00 at the same venue. As a delegate you are more than welcome to attend the Presidential Meeting as well, but please note you have to book for this event separately. You can book your place here for the Presidential meeting or email [email protected] See further below for full information about the Presidential Meeting.
Meet the speaker
Don Walker Senior Human Osteologist, Museum of London ArchaeologyDon has worked in London excavating and studying burial grounds for the last 25 years. He has been involved in some recent large projects, including Crossrail and HS2, and has written books on a number of projects as well as a synthesis of evidence of disease from archaeological sites in London.
More information
If you wish to stay overnight during the event please contact MICE Concierge - our appointed hotel booking agency:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 01438 9087
We also have the BDA Presidential Meeting taking place at 14:00, immediately after lunch.
The BDA Presidential Meeting will see Richard Graham conclude his term as a BDA President and will deliver his valedictory address.
Dave Cottam will then be installed as the new BDA President for 2025-2026.
Lillian Lindsay was truly a woman ahead of her time, becoming the first female to qualify as a dentist in the UK in 1895. Taking a look at her pioneering life gives us a great opportunity to reflect on how inspiring women continue to drive our profession forward today.
The Lindsay Society for the History of Dentistry was established in Lilian's memory, in 1962, with the aim of promoting the rich, and often little known, history of the dental profession. Her portrait still hangs in the foyer of the BDA’s London office today.
Lilian has also recently been included in a new walking tour produced by the National Portrait Gallery. Its Bloomsbury and Fitzrovia tour stops at her blue plaque in Russell Square, where Lilian and Robert Lindsay once lived in a flat above the BDA, and features Frank Eastman's portrait of her. Something which will help give even more people an insight into her achievements.
Lilian Lindsay lecture
11:30 Registration, tea and coffee
12:00 Lilian Lindsay memorial lecture
13:00 Lunch
14:00 Lilian Lindsay event ends
BDA Presidential Installation ceremony
13:00 Presidential meeting registration
13:00 Lunch
14:00 Presidential meeting
Outgoing President: Richard Graham
Incoming President: Dave Cottam
14:30 Drinks reception
16:00 Ends
This event will be held at the
Institute of Physics
37 Caledonian Road
London
N1 9BU
Conveniently located just five minutes’ walk from the excellent transport links of King’s Cross and St Pancras stations.
Getting there by underground
Getting to Institute of Physics from King's Cross station:
- Exit the station toward Euston Road
- From the front of the station while looking at Euston Road, turn left in the direction of Pentonville Road
- Cross the road by McDonald's (York Way) and continue down Pentonville Road
- Take the first street on the left - this is Caledonian Road
- Continue down Caledonian Road. Institute of Physics is located at the junction with Balfe Street.
Getting there by bus
There are many buses serving the King’s Cross area, but the 10, 17, 59, 91, 259 and 390 all stop across the road from our building.
Getting there by car
There are parking meters in the surrounding streets but it’s not always easy to find a space.
Judd Street Car Park is approximately 15 minutes' walk from us.
An excellent speaker. It was a pleasure to meet colleagues socially
Provided a focus to meet with colleagues
The presentation was great!