The Huguenot Museum tells the story of the persecution and integration of the Huguenots in Britain.
(13)
Thank you to everyone that came to our fundraising dinner last night at Rochester Cathedral. 50 guests enjoyed a 3 course meal whilst seated at the Fenland Table, made from the 5000 year old, fossilised wood of a Black Oak Tree. This beautiful table which took over ten years to make, can be seen at the Cathedral until March.
Today is . If you love a good read we have a wonderful selection of books available in the museum shop. We stock fiction, non-fiction and children’s titles, to suit all budgets. Why not pop into the museum shop and see what we have on offer?
Congratulations to Kate Mosse who will be announced as the number one in The Sunday Times bestseller list this weekend with her new novel, The Ghost Ship! Last minute tickets are available for our author talk and book signing tomorrow evening, in partnership with Rochester Cathedral. Full details, ticket booking and book pre-order can be found here https://tinyurl.com/2p8xd3fc
Just a few days left to get your tickets for our talk and book signing with author Kate Mosse. In partnership with Rochester Cathedral, Kate will be in conversation with our very own Chair of Trustees, Dr. Tessa Murdoch as well as telling us about her new novel, The Ghost Ship. Pay bar available. Link to full details, ticket purchase, and to order the book for collection at the event please click here https://tinyurl.com/2p8xd3fc
There’s still time to book a ticket for our Kate Mosse author talk and book signing in partnership with Rochester Cathedral.
Books also available for pre-order and collection on the evening. Please click link for details https://tinyurl.com/2p8xd3fc
Staff, trustees, volunteers and French Hospital Colleagues were lucky enough to be given a guided tour at Tate Britain today. We had a fascinating insight into the life and works of JMW Turner, John Singer Sargent and the Rossettis exhibition. One of our guides was great granddaughter of Ena Wertheimer pictured here and was able to share family stories about the artist. We are looking forward to Tate staff visiting the museum next week.
We are excited to share our latest guest blog post by Kate Mosse, best selling author. You can read Kate's blog here: https://tinyurl.com/5n8s33sa
Tickets for Kate's book signing and author talk on her latest novel The Ghost Ship are selling fast; for full details and ticket booking visit https://tinyurl.com/2p8xd3fc
The Huguenot Museum tells the story of the persecution and integration of the Huguenots in Britain.
Lo Huguenot Museum (Museo degli Ugonotti) di Rochester nel Kent sta offrendo una importante opportunità a due rifugiate ucraine: svolgere in Inghilterra la loro professione, quella di restauratrici.
Ahneta Shaskova e Valeriia Kravchenko, che si sono formate entrambe come restauratrici presso l’Accademia di arte e architettura di Kiev, hanno dovuto lasciare l’Ucraina all’inizio dell’invasione russa nel febbraio 2022.
Un’altra professionista ucraina, Katya Belaia-Selzer, anche lei restauratrice, ha aiutato loro e altri 15 restauratori rifugiati a trovare una sistemazione nel Regno Unito. Così, insieme al Museo degli Ugonotti e ai suoi mecenati, Katya ha organizzato l’intervento su due ritratti della collezione su cui Ahneta e Valeriia hanno potuto lavorare.
“Il Museo degli Ugonotti”, dichiara, “ha offerto un’incredibile opportunità a due rifugiate ucraine, restauratrici professioniste: continuare a praticare il loro mestiere e trovare dignità e significato nonostante gli eventi spaventosi che si stanno attualmente svolgendo nella loro patria”.
—————
Credits: Finestre sull’arte
If you are planning to visit our new exhibition Refugees: Huguenots and Ukrainians, why not combine it with a visit to The Halpern Pop a short walk down the road? Details below.
Now showing CompassionART, a showcase of refugee artists funded by .
21 - 27 June.
•
We’re proud to be taking part in this year’s Refugee Week, the world’s largest arts and culture festival celebrating the contributions, resilience and creativity of refugees and people seeking sanctuary.
•
The exhibition features work by Farida Yesmin, Vladislav Zadorozhny and Olesia Serohina.
•
As Refugee Week continues we wanted to share one of the new books we have in stock at the museum. The Flowers of Srebrenica documents Dr Aidan Hehir's journey from the Bosnian capital Sarajevo to the genocide memorial centre at Srebrenica. The book features illustrations by David Frankum. Dr Aidan Hehir is a Reader in International Relations at the University of Westminster. His research interests include transitional justice, humanitarian intervention, and statebuilding in the Balkans. He is the author/editor of 10 books and Co-Editor of the Routledge Intervention and Statebuilding book series. David Frankum’s illustrations and design work can be found in a variety of publications including books, magazine, comics and album covers. He has also published books, designed posters, provided businesses with designs and created artist’s impressions for architectural companies. David has exhibited his work in renowned galleries and museums, and he is currently the Art Specialist at Luton Primary School. All proceeds will been donated to Remembering Srebrenica. We have a large range of non-fiction and fiction books at the museum.
Today marks the start of Refugee Week 2023. Please come and see our new exhibition Refugees: Huguenots and Ukrainians. You can read all about our new exhibition here https://tinyurl.com/2s45688v. We are also selling goods in our gift shop that support refugees and local artisans including Help Ukraine and Pure Ukraine. We have traditional style Petrykivka hand painted plates, boxes, herbal tea by Ukraine, handmade Ukrainian soaps and so much more.
In celebration of Father’s Day we wanted to share with you our blog on three generations of the Cabrier family, grandfather, father and son. Curiously all named Charles, an unusual name in Huguenot circles. Charles Cabrier II was apprenticed to his father a clockmaker and later passed on his skills to his second son who, in turn was also apprenticed to his father. The Huguenot Museum is home to a beautiful walnut long case clock by Charles Cabrier II. It was gifted to the French Hopital in 1752 by the maker himself. To read more about this fascinating dynasty of clockmakers please visit our blog here https://tinyurl.com/yckt37a8
Pocket watch image Christie’s
We are excited to announce that our new exhibition Refugees! Huguenots and Ukrainians will be open from 17 June.
To find out more about the exhibition you can view our press release here https://tinyurl.com/2s45688v
Are you visiting the Dickens Festival in Rochester today? Don’t forget the museum and shop are open on the first floor above the visitor information centre, directly opposite Rochester Train Station or via the High Street. We have gorgeous gifts including these handmade Dickensian Mice. If your feeling creative Rochester Art Gallery are running 2 FREE printmaking workshops upstairs in the museum - details on previous post.
Why not combine a visit to the museum with a FREE Printmaking workshop with Reem Acason, this Saturday 10 June 11.00-13.00 & 14.00 - 16.00? Taking place in the museum learning space upstairs. Details below.
FREE Printmaking with Reem Acason
This Saturday 10th June
11.00 – 13.00 & 14.00 – 16.00
Join exhibiting artist Reem for printmaking workshops inspired by her exhibition 'Two Seas’. Participants can create their own collagraph prints of wild birds using recycled packaging.
Some cutting with craft knives and scissors will be involved in the process. We will explore mark making, texture and tone producing striking monochrome prints on paper.
Suitable for adults and accompanied children over 8, no need to book just turn up.
Not suitable for younger children Upstairs in making space
Funded by
Today marks the end of Volunteers Week. The staff and trustees of the museum would like to express our gratitude to our fantastic team of volunteers, past and present and everything they do for us. Having closed during lockdown, volunteers have been a major support and instrumental in getting the museum up and running again. We are looking for additional volunteers in various roles and offer fantastic training opportunities. If you are interested in finding out more please email [email protected]. Pictured are our lovely volunteers Jan and Ann with Dame Zandra Rhodes at the museum.
On Monday 15 May, staff and volunteers participated in a study day, ‘Huguenot craftspeople and the visual arts in Britain’, at the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge. Dr Frances Parton, Deputy Curator, the Goldsmiths’ Company kick-started the day with an interesting talk about ‘Women Huguenot Silversmiths and The Goldsmiths’ Company Collection’. Miriam Hanid, Artist and Silversmith followed with ‘A New Look at Huguenot Silver’. After showing us several Huguenot pieces and explaining the techniques used, Miriam delighted us with her own works, incorporating the same techniques with a contemporary twist. Our next speaker was Chiedza Mhondoro, Assistant Curator, British Art, Tate, who gave a fascinating talk: ‘Making One’s Mark: Silver, Sugar and Tea in 18th Century Britain and Beyond’. Don’t forget you can see three beautiful examples of these at the Huguenot Museum with a large caddy by Elizabeth Godfrey and accompanying pair by Thomas Heming, made in 1750 and 1751 in London. Our last talk before launch was from Dr Tessa Murdoch, independent scholar and Huguenot Museum Trustee ‘Cross-Fertilisation: international Huguenot connections between goldsmiths and watchmakers’. During lunch we were given the opportunity to view the display Refugee Silver: Huguenots in Britain curated by Helen Ritchie which runs until 30th July. After lunch Eleanor Ling, Senior Curator, Prints and Drawings, The Fitzwilliam Museum, gave a talk about the prints of Lord Fitzwilliam (1745-1816), ‘Huguenot printmakers in a closet-Catholic’s collection?’. Sophie Rhodes, PhD candidate, Department of History of Art, University of Cambridge followed with a recorded talk ‘Huguenot Miniaturists: Isaac and Peter Oliver’s influence on the development of British portrait miniature painting, 1580-1650. Our final talk of the day ‘Carving caricatures in ivory: Huguenot or not?’ was given by Dr Victoria Avery, Keeper, European Sculpture and Decorative Arts, The Fitzwilliam Museum. We really enjoyed such an insightful day and came away inspired to think more in-depth about each of the precious items we saw and the stories behind them.
Today is World Bee Day. Bees and other pollinators, such as butterflies, bats and hummingbirds, are increasingly under threat from human activities. Pollination is, however, a fundamental process for the survival of our ecosystems. Nearly 90% of the world’s wild flowering plant species depend, entirely, or at least in part, on animal pollination, along with more than 75% of the world’s food crops and 35% of global agricultural land. Not only do pollinators contribute directly to food security, but they are key to conserving biodiversity. To raise awareness of the importance of pollinators, the threats they face and their contribution to sustainable development, the UN designated 20 May as World Bee Day.
Bees and beehives feature in many Huguenot Family coats of arms. Thomas Le Heup's coat of arms includes bees and hives. He was one of The French Hospital's first directors in 1718. Pierre Gaussen’s coat of arms also features bees; he was a director of the French Hospital from 1741. You can purchase many unique gifts featuring bees in the museum shop including our newly stocked cotton and silk scarves and men and women’s bamboo socks.
We would like to offer our congratulations to His Majesty King Charles III whose coronation took place on Saturday 6th May. This was the first coronation of a sovereign to take place in the United Kingdom since that of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953.
The King was crowned by the Archbishop of Canterbury at Westminster Abbey. The Archbishop Justin Welby placed the 360 year old St. Edward’s Crown on to the monarch’s head before proclaiming ‘God save the King!’. The congregation which included 100 heads of state, kings and queens from across the globe, celebrities and everyday heroes and family and friends of the monarch, then replied: ‘God save the King!’
Kind Charles was then officially enthroned as the archbishop proclaimed: ‘Stand firm and hold fast from henceforth this seat of royal dignity’. Traditionally, the enthronement represents the monarch taking possession of his kingdom.
Minutes later. Queen Camilla was crowned with Queen Mary’s crown. She had earlier been anointed in public in a break with tradition. The Bishop of Dover presented the Queen with the Rod with Dove before Lord Chartres presented her with the Sceptre with Cross. Lord Chartres, former Bishop of London, and Life Peer at the House of Lords, is a descendant of Irish gentry of Huguenot origin; he is governor of the French Hospital and a supporter of the museum.
Richard, Duke of Buccleuch, a cousin of King Charles III, our patron, Honorary Director of the French Hospital was present. Both the Duke and Lord Chartres are Honorary Fellows of the Huguenot Society of Great Britain and Ireland.
King Charles’ sons, Prince William and Henry (Harry) both have Huguenot ancestors on both sides of the family, including William of Orange, Charlotte de Bourbon Montpensier, the Marquis de Ruvigny, Viscount de Rohan, Gaspard de Coligny, Duke de Schonberg and the Rochefoucaulds.
We hope that everyone enjoyed this momentous occasion.
Official coronation portrait from www.theroyal.uk
Are you visiting the Sweeps Festival this Saturday? We will be open from 11am, come and visit us to discover the History of the Huguenots, Britain’s first refugees. Learn about the crafts, trades and skills they bought with them and the impact their contribution has had on the development of our country. Our shop will also be open and has many unique and handmade gifts that you won’t find anywhere else! We are above the Visitor Information Centre directly opposite the train station or via the High Street.
In celebration of Mothers Day, we wanted to share this portrait of Louise de Coligny (23.9.1555-09.11.1620) with her first-born child, Fredrick Henry (29.01.1584-14.03.1647). Louise, was the Huguenot daughter of Gaspard II de Coligny and Charlotte de La Val.
Aged 17 she married Charles de Teligny. Both her husband and father were murdered at the St. Bartholmew’s Day Massacre, August 1572. She spent 10 years in the Swiss Confederacy, before marrying William the Silent (24.04.1533-10.07.1584) in 1583 on 24 April, his birthday. She became mother to Fredrick Henry (pictured) in 1584, William’s fourth legitimate son and future Prince of Orange. William fathered 15 children, losing one at birth and two in infancy. William was assassinated when Fredrick Henry was just a few months old by Balthasar Gerard, a sinister character of whom Louise warned her husband. Louise is dressed in mourning for William in this portrait. Louise raised her son and William’s six daughters from his previous marriage to Charlotte of Bourbon. Louise remained a devout advocate for Protestantism, corresponding with Elizabeth I of England, Henry IV of France and her many stepchildren.
On International Women’s Day we would like to celebrate the work of Harriet Martineau (12 June 1802 – 27 June 1876) who was an English social theorist often seen as the first female sociologist, focusing on race relations within much of her published material. She wrote from a sociological, holistic, religious and feminine angle and, rarely for a woman writer at the time, earned enough to support herself. The young Princess Victoria enjoyed her work and invited her to her 1838 Coronation. She applied thorough analysis to women's status under men. Her father Thomas was a textile manufacturer in Norwich, the second largest city outside of London. He was also a highly respected Unitarian, he was deacon of the Octagon Chapel, Norwich from 1797. The Martineau family was of French Huguenot ancestry and professed Unitarian views. Gaston Martineau and Marie had arrived in London as Huguenot refugees in 1686. They met on the crossing from Dieppe and were the great-great-grandparents of Harriet. They were married at the French Church of La Patente (which has long since gone) in Spitalfields.
Image Credit: National Portrait Gallery NPG 1085 Richard Evans
Today marks the first anniversary of the war in Ukraine.
Behind the scenes the Huguenot Museum staff have been working with Ukrainian art conservators , Ahneta and Valeriia who are expertly cleaning 3 portraits that will be displayed later this year, with funding from the Idlewild Trust, the Leche Trust, the Faith Project (Bishop Auckland) and a descendant of one of the sitters. Katya Belaia-Selzer is the founder of UA-UK Cultural Heritage Initiative, which promotes collaboration between Ukrainian and British conservators and museum professionals. To date the initiative has brought 15 early career conservators of paintings, textiles and stone to the UK for training and development.
This evening Rochester Cathedral spire is lit in the colours of the Ukrainian Flag and a special event celebrating Ukrainian culture is taking place under the in collaboration with Medway help for Ukrainians. It is inspiring to see such wonderful community support and our thoughts, prayers and wishes for peace are with all those affected.
On this day in 1863, Henry Dunant founded the Red Cross, which went on to receive the Nobel Peace Prize three times. Dunant was born in Geneva, Switzerland, in 1828 as the first son of businessman Jean-Jacques Dunant and Antoinette Dunant-Colladon. His family was devoutly Calvinist and had significant influence in Geneva society. Huguenots were French Protestants in the 16th and 17th centuries who followed the teachings of theologian John Calvin. Persecuted by the French Catholic government during a violent period, Huguenots fled the country in the 17th century, creating Huguenot settlements all over Europe, in the United States and Africa, including Geneva where Dunant was born.
His parents stressed the value of social work, and his father was active helping orphans and parolees, while his mother worked with the sick and the poor.
Dunant grew up during the period of religious awakening known as the Réveil, and at age 18 he joined the Geneva Society for Alms Giving. In the following year, together with friends, he founded the so-called "Thursday Association", a loose band of young men that met to study the Bible and help the poor, and he spent much of his free time engaged in prison visits and social work. On 30 November 1852, he founded the Geneva chapter of the YMCA and three years later he took part in the Paris meeting devoted to the founding of its international organization.
In 1859, Dunant was witness to the aftermath of the Battle of Solferino in Italy. He recorded his memories and experiences in the book A Memory of Solferino which inspired the creation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in 1863. The 1864 Geneva Convention was based on Dunant's idea for an independent organization to care for wounded soldiers.
Dunant was awarded the first ever Nobel Peace Prize in 1901 for his humanitarian work. The International Committee of the Red Cross received the prize in 1944 during the Second World War and again in 1963.
Photo Credit: German Historical Museum, Berlin
On Valentine’s Day we would like to share this portrait of Huguenot descendant David Garrick(1717-1779), actor, playwright and theatrical producer and his wife the dancer Eva-Maria Veigel (1724-1822) painted in 1757 by William Hogarth (1697-1764). This portrait stands apart from more formal portraits of this time, depicting a humorous and playful interaction between the couple. With a bemused look on his face and her intention to pluck his quill from his hand, Hogarth's portrait of the spirited pair evokes their good-natured relationship. Whilst their clothing is befitting of their status, David has a crumpled collar and Eva-Maria’s fichu is haphazardly tucked into her gown bodice, underlining their carefree union.
It is said that Eva Maria fell in love with Garrick after seeing him perform on stage; as actors and dancers often performed together they met again socially and Garrick was soon smitten. Married in 1749 the couple went through two ceremonies as she was Catholic and he was Protestant. The couple had no children during their 30-year marriage and Eva-Maria outlived her husband by 43 years, eventually being buried together at Westminster Abbey.
There are some 59 known portraits of Garrick who was one of the most frequently painted subjects in eighteenth century Britain. It is rumoured that Garrick was not happy with this likeness and quarrelled with Hogarth. There are signs that Hogarth scored through the eyes. The double portrait was unclaimed in Hogarth’s studio upon the artist's death in October 1764 although Garrick had paid £15 for it six years after it was painted in 1763. It was later presented to Eva-Maria by Mrs. Hogarth. After Mrs. Garrick's death it was sold at Christie's and later bought by George IV for the Royal Collection.
Sanctuary A Contemplation at Canterbury Cathedral
A fantastic evening at Canterbury Cathedral’s event Sanctuary a Contemplation, with arts and culture at Canterbury Christchurch University. Poignant readings including Huguenot escape stories and Sanctuary; There Must Be Somewhere, dance, the Chamber Choir and university singers. Spectacular lighting effects created a beautiful atmosphere at this immersive experience. -and-culture
To celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science we would like to tell you about Marie Anne Viet, the first female apprenticed in the London watch and clockmaking trade in 1715. Marie Anne was the niece of Claude Viet from Orleans, who became watchmaker to Queen Anne.
In 1734 he passed away leaving his business to his widow, also called Marie Anne. She went into business with Thomas Mitchell, who later married her daughter. A decade later, when she was over 70, she described herself as a watchmaker.
The trade card of Viet and Mitchell (pictured) dated 1742, is held by the British Museum, that has over 15,000 trade cards. The collection includes those of other notable Huguenot women, Susannah Passavant, and Elizabeth Godfrey.
In contribution to the UCA – a retrospective exhibition we are also showing works by award winning silversmith Kyosun Jung. Kyosun completed BA Hons Silversmithing, Goldsmithing & Jewellery at University for the Creative Arts in Rochester, UK. She is currently engaged in the UK in the workshop of the internationally renowned silversmith Clive Burr at the Goldsmiths’ Centre in London. Kyosun is pictured here showing her work to Dame Zandra Rhodes at the official private launch, last Thursday.
Huguenot goldsmiths came to London to escape persecution but also because Louis XIV banned the employment of goldsmiths in France in 1689. They bought with them new techniques and styles and formed a close-knit community in London. In 1725, Daniel Defoe wrote that the trade was ‘not proper for women to meddle in’. Many women and their customers chose to ignore this sentiment.
At this time about 40 women goldsmiths were active in London alone. Goldsmiths were full members of the Goldsmiths’ company but the term covered a range of activities, including working in silver, as well as gold. Hallmarks contained in a lozenge shape were an indication of a female maker.
It was an absolute honour to show Dame around the museum at the private view of UCA - a retrospective. Pictured next to her ‘field of lilies’ cream dress, worn by descendant and chair of museum trustees on her wedding day in 1977. The dress will be on show at the museum until June. Dame Zandra Rhodes joined fellow University for the Creative Arts - UCA students past and present at last night’s preview of a new art exhibition, UCA - A Retrospective.
A Medway campus alumna herself, Dame Zandra spent time with exhibitors and guests ahead of the exhibition which opened today Friday, 27 January, at Rochester Art Gallery and UCA Zandra Rhodes Gallery.
We are delighted to be part of the fantastic new exhibition 'UCA A Retrospective - Creativity past, present & future. Featuring work by over 40 alumini, students and staff over 4 locations . Works on show include .Preview on Thursday 26 January, everybody welcome. 4.30 – 6.30pm at UCA followed by
6.30 – 8.30pm
We would like to wish all our visitors and supporters a wonderful Christmas and New Year.
We will be open on Tuesday 20th and Wednesday 21st. The shop has a lovely range of unique gifts to suit every pocket. We are up on the first floor with both stair and lift access. 🎁🎄
closing at 4pm again today to enable Visitor Centre staff to get home safely in the icy conditions & due to the Medway tunnel closure. Apologies for any inconvenience to visitors. We will be open again on Tuesday at 10am
We will unfortunately be closed today, Tuesday 13th December and remain closed until next week due to weather conditions and train strikes.
Are you visiting the Rochester Christmas Market today? We are open and have a lovely selection of unique and handmade gifts in our shop to suit all budgets. Newly in we have beautiful handpainted tiles from RJL art, gold plated jewellery made by refugees from ISHKAR and handwoven scarves, cushions and towels from Margo Selby Shop. We are located on the first floor above the Vistor Information Centre, 95 High Street.
We had a fantastic day yesterday at the museum with a record amount of visitors, including this lovely couple who popped in between parades. Entry is free this weekend but as a charity would appreciate a small donation if you can. Don’t forget we have a beautiful gift shop with a range of unique and artisan gifts.
If your popping over to the and in today don’t forget to visit the for a range of beautiful and unique Christmas gifts. We are offering free entry to the museum today but as a charity would welcome a small donation.
The Huguenot Museum is now closed for the winter, and our family history service is suspended. Please see the statement on our website https://huguenotmuseum.org We hope to be able to welcome visitors back and see the Museum full of people and activity again in 2022.
To keep up to date with developments please join our mailing list https://huguenotmuseum.org/about/mailing-list/
Lots of visitors came and cast their votes today. Come along and cast yours tomorrow, Saturday 10.30am-4.30pm.
To help us reopen again it's really helpful to know what you think. What do you like best about the Museum? What would improve it? Come & tell us.
A few thoughts from visitors today:
Brings individuals & their world to life
Small area, big impact!
A really important part of the cultural & historic life of Medway.
Linking the stories of refugees over the centuries & showing how refugees can contribute in their new home.
It's well presented & staff helpful & friendly.
Very excellent presentation!
The only thing today's visitors thought would make it better was MAKE IT BIGGER (visitor's capitals!)
95 High Street
Rochester
ME11LX
Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Huguenot Museum posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.
Send a message to Huguenot Museum:
A sneak peak into ‘Collage and Weave’ What an intricate weave! #bizarreandcurious
We’re busy putting our final touches on our self-guided activities for Medway Open Studios which kicks off on Saturday 6 July! Pop in and explore some of our handling collection which isn’t usually on display. Sketch, create and write inspired by the stories around you. All included in museum admission Adults: £4 concessions £3 Children 5-18:£1 and Under 5’s free! Medway Open Studios & Arts Festival #MOSAF
Come and have a go at our Pattern Finder Easter trail available throughout the Easter holidays, Weds - Saturday 10am - 5pm Here’s a sneak peak - complete the trail and receive a chocolate egg! Why not buy a family day ticket and take part in our Easter activities as well! Create your own Faberge egg on Thursday 11 & Thursday 18 11.45-3pm £3 per child or free with a family day ticket. For more information visit our website
What a start! We are joined by University of Kent as part of the Being Human Festival for our ‘Music and Migration’ workshop The quote to kickstart our day ‘I’ve learnt never to talk for too long when drums are in the room!’
#}
