Spotlight: Victorian Exercise
Wed 25 Nov · 12:30
Physicians Gallery
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Spotlight: Victorian Exercise is scheduled for 25 November 2026 at the Physicians' Gallery in Edinburgh. This workshop requires no ticket payment.
Join us to explore the history of exercise
Join us at the Physicians’ Gallery on the last Wednesday of every month at 12.30pm for a curator-led talk exploring some of the objects on display in our gallery.
Our topic for this talk is Victorian exercise. Across Europe bodybuilders and showmen like Eugen Sandow toured music halls, demonstrating their great feats of strength. At the same time Victorians were taking up gymnastics and huge open air public gymnasiums were established in many cities, including Edinburgh.
This 20 minute talk is free, but booking is required. The meeting point is in the Gallery.
Find out more about our Gallery on our website.
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Spotlight: Victorian Exercise takes place on Wednesday, 25 November 2026 at 12:30.
Spotlight: Victorian Exercise is held at Physicians Gallery in Edinburgh (11 Queen Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1JQ).
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Spotlight: Victorian Exercise
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Spotlight: Victorian Exercise is scheduled for 25 November 2026 at the Physicians' Gallery in Edinburgh. This workshop requires no ticket payment.
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Join us to explore the history of exercise
Join us at the Physicians’ Gallery on the last Wednesday of every month at 12.30pm for a curator-led talk exploring some of the objects on display in our gallery.
Our topic for this talk is Victorian exercise. Across Europe bodybuilders and showmen like Eugen Sandow toured music halls, demonstrating their great feats of strength. At the same time Victorians were taking up gymnastics and huge open air public gymnasiums were established in many cities, including Edinburgh.
This 20 minute talk is free, but booking is required. The meeting point is in the Gallery.
Find out more about our Gallery on our website.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Spotlight: Victorian Exercise?
Spotlight: Victorian Exercise takes place on Wednesday, 25 November 2026 at 12:30.
Where is Spotlight: Victorian Exercise taking place?
Spotlight: Victorian Exercise is held at Physicians Gallery in Edinburgh (11 Queen Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1JQ).
How much are tickets for Spotlight: Victorian Exercise?
Tickets for Spotlight: Victorian Exercise are priced at £0.00. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
How do I get tickets for Spotlight: Victorian Exercise?
Tickets for Spotlight: Victorian Exercise can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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