When Marianne and Britannia Meet The Franco-British Entente Cordiale (1898-1914)

Quand Marianne rencontre Britannia L’ Entente cordiale franco-britannique (1898-1914)

This free exhibition is organised by the Institut français du Royaume-Uni, with the support of the French Embassy in the UK, and in partnership with the UK’s National Archives and the French Diplomatic Archives.

It is part of a series of major celebratory events and new projects commemorating the signing of the 1904 agreements between the UK and French governments, which improved bilateral relations.

The exhibition traces the history of the Entente Cordiale agreements and their global repercussions. Visitors will discover remarkable documents (archives, cartoons etc.) which will immerse them in the Belle Époque and the diplomatic negotiations which aimed at building peace between the two countries.

The exhibition has been curated by Dr Charlotte Faucher (Universisty of Bristol) and Dr Guillaume Perissol (Institut français du Royaume-Uni). “The agreements, which we now referred to as the Entente Cordiale, were significant in appeasing long-lasting Franco-British tensions and they are central to our understanding of twentieth-century Europe” says Charlotte Faucher. The exhibition is made possible thanks to the generous support of Natixis Corporate & amp; Investment Banking and the Friends of the French Institute Trust.

Below is a video of Charlotte Faucher, co-curator of the exhibition, presenting Entente cordiale:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hs5iFXNTPTM&autoplay=1

The opening hours of the exhibition (excluding guided tours) are the same as those of the Alliance Française de Glasgow. Registration required by clicking on the article button.

You can register for visits by Dr Guillaume Perissol below (limited tickets available, registration required):

Original documents will be presented during the visit.

English guided tour - Tuesday 14th of May - 5pm-6pm:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/885565288617?aff=oddtdtcreator

French guided tour - Tuesday 14th of May - 6pm-7pm:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/885591868117?aff=oddtdtcreator

We offer you a drink and snacks after the visit at around 7pm to share a convivial moment.