18th Century England through the eyes of Canaletto

The great Venetian artist Canaletto spent ten years living in London producing wonderful landscapes of the city and its surrounds. In this lecture, we explore his time in the capital and look at how his style changed during his long visit. We look at some of the work he produced and explore how the views he captured have changed over the centuries.

How to book this event:

For our Members, access is free of charge for attending in person or online via Zoom

Visitors are always welcome. Coming in person, arrive before 1.30pm, sign in and pay £11 Visitors are also welcome online to view the lecture live via our Zoom broadcast. Just email hambleton@theartssociety.org and you will be sent an email with details of how to pay online and automatically receive the links .You do not need a Zoom account and if unfamiliar with Zoom please read our guide Click HERE Price is £11 per lecture and a 50% discount to £5.50 if you are a member of another Arts Society

THE ARTS SOCIETY ACCREDITED LECTURER

Mr Nick Salmond

Nick is a London Blue Badge Guide and a lecturer in History and the Arts. He qualified as a London Blue Badge Guide in 2019, winning the award as Guide of the Year. In 2021 he gave the annual Katrine Prince Lecture to members of the Institute of Tourist Guiding. Before guiding he joined the BBC where he worked for over 30 years in both television and radio. He helped cover some of the great events of History, from the fall of the Berlin Wall to the terrible events of 9/11, from the fall of the Thatcher Government to the celebrations of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.

Awards, Qualifications & Memberships:

Member of the Institute of Tourist Guiding.
Qualified as a London Blue Badge Guide 2019
Winner of the Katrine Prince Prize as Guide of the Year

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