Past Events – Page 14 – The Arts Society Grayshott

Heritage of Storms: Lord Byron – his Romantic Inheritance and his Artistic Legacy – Thursday 9th May 2013

By Elizabeth Merry A look at the background and life of Byron, the political upheavals of the late 18th, early[…]

In April we visit the restored Strawberry Hill House – former home of Hugh Walpole. This magical, almost fairytale place[…]

By Patrick Conner The fascinating story of the tea trade from China to the West, the resultant demand for Opium[…]

By Douglas Skeggs The Days of Special Interest planned for 2013, promise to be equally enjoyable. In March, Douglas Skeggs[…]

By Jane Gardiner The early experiments into porcelain making in England, particularly Chelsea, Bow, Derby and Worcester. The lecture will[…]

Turner was a frequent visitor to Petworth House and this exhibition provides the opportunity to view some of his less[…]

By Leslie Primo This lecture looks at painted images of Tahiti and its people, at English and European influences seen[…]

By Linda Smith A mixture of art, historical analysis and scandalous anecdote, this lecture takes a look at changing attitudes[…]

November’s visit is to the Pre-Raphaelite Exhibition at the Tate. This follows an inspirational Day of Special Interest centred on[…]

By Dr Anne Anderson In September, the renowned Dr Anne Anderson will an informative and amusing insight into Pre-Raphaelitism, starting[…]

In June we travel to Osborne House, the holiday home of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert on the Isle of[…]

Our first visit of 2012 takes us to S.E. London for a visit to the site of one of Henry[…]

By Marie-Therese Barrett In March, Marie-Therese Barrett will talk to us on ‘The Arts of Japan and Europe’ and the[…]