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What's New?

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  1. There is a new book review of Almost Englishmen - Baghdadi Jews in British Burma. The book is by Ruth Cernea, and the review is by Patricia Herbert.
  2. Two art exhibitions in London in February, featuring Burmese artists, are listed on our UK Future Events page.
  3. Our Society's Calendar of lectures in London has been updated, and now includes more details of talks. (November 2007)
  4. October 2007 marked the 50th anniversary of the foundation of the Britain-Burma Society - in October 1957. To mark the occasion, our October Reception in 2007 included a review of Highlights from the Society's History by a former Secretary of the Britain-Burma Society - Anna Allott OBE. You can find this brief history on the open part of our web site, by clicking here (November 2007)
  5. There is a new book review - Return to the Irrawaddy by Frank Kingdon-Ward is reviewed by Colleen Beresford. (November 2007)