2024 is the 200th Anniversary of the founding of the National Gallery. One this day we take a look at the history of this great British institution.
EVENTS AND LECTURES
Society events open to members, some guest tickets may be available. Please contact the Society for more information
Mr Simon Whitehouse
ESSEX
18 Nov 2024 - 10:00
Little Baddow Memorial Hall
Little Baddlow, Chelmsford, United Kingdom, CM3 4TA
Little Baddlow, Chelmsford, United Kingdom, CM3 4TA
Online Event
Society
Mrs Antonia Keaney
Kennet and Swindon
18 Nov 2024 - 11:00
Ellendune Centre, Barrett Way
Wroughton, Swindon, United Kingdom, SN4 9LW
Wroughton, Swindon, United Kingdom, SN4 9LW
Online Event
Join us for this amusing look at clothing over 300 years at Blenheim Palace
Society
David Woodward
Maidenhead
18 Nov 2024 - 11:30
Bayliss Theatre
Braywick Leisure Centre, Maidenhead, United Kingdom, SL6 1BN
Braywick Leisure Centre, Maidenhead, United Kingdom, SL6 1BN
Online Event
The world of typefaces and their designers
Society
Mr Harry Venning
Nidd Valley
18 Nov 2024 - 19:30
Christ Church
On The Stray, Harrogate , United Kingdom, HG1 4SW
On The Stray, Harrogate , United Kingdom, HG1 4SW
Online Event
The history of cartoonists from early practitioners like Hogarth to contemporary artists, including live cartoons!
Society
Mrs Lynne Gibson
Newbury
19 Nov 2024 - 10:30
The Arlington Arts Centre
Mary Hare School, Snelsmore Common, Newbury, United Kingdom, RG14 3BQ
Mary Hare School, Snelsmore Common, Newbury, United Kingdom, RG14 3BQ
Online Event
In our modern world it’s easy to take colour for granted. Yet the most desirable pigments were often exotic or poisonous.