What it is

A 20-minute curator-led talk at the Physicians' Gallery in Edinburgh about Victorian exercise. It is free, but booking is required.

This 20-minute curator-led talk explores Victorian exercise and one object on display in the Gallery.

Talks run on the last Wednesday of every month at 12:30, and this one is on Wednesday 25 November 2026.

Questions

When does Spotlight: Victorian Exercise start and end?

Spotlight: Victorian Exercise runs Wednesday, 25 November 2026, 12:30.

Where is Spotlight: Victorian Exercise?

Spotlight: Victorian Exercise takes place at Physicians' Gallery, 11 Queen Street, Edinburgh, Edinburgh.

How much are tickets for Spotlight: Victorian Exercise?

Spotlight: Victorian Exercise is free to enter.

What is the talk about?

A curator-led talk about **Victorian exercise**, exploring one object on display in the Gallery. It covers bodybuilders and showmen like Eugen Sandow, Victorians taking up gymnastics, and public gymnasiums including in Edinburgh.

How long is the talk?

The talk lasts **20 minutes**.

Do I need to book?

The talk is **free**, but booking is required. Book online: https://www.ents24.com/ticket/buy/url/aHR0cHM6Ly9zaG9ydHVybC5hdC9jZW9oeg/supplier/Miscellaneous/suppliedid/MjYxNjkx/ticketid/8132957/checksum/0977ce304a9502fe531213a17d7fb2a5/track/true?title=Spotlight%3A+Victorian+Exercise&badge=&venueId=123795

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