Shepard’s Christmas by James Campbell – Thursday 7th December 2023
E H Shepard loved Christmas, and this lecture describes, including his own words, much of the magic and joy of[…]
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Creating an Imaginary World – Theatre Design From Temple to Playhouse, Into the Picture Frame and Out Again by Bertie Pearce – Thursday 5th October 2023
Theatrical Scene design is one of the world’s most beautiful and lively art forms. In his talk, Bertie looks at[…]
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The Colossal Art and Architecture of Egypt’s Boldest Pharaoh by Lucia Gahlin – Thursday 4th May 2023
Ramesses II (c 1279 -1213 BC) is known to many as ‘Ramesses the Great’. He built extraordinary temples throughout Egypt[…]
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Baroque on a Roll – A Talk by Tony Rawlins on July 7th
Members of the society were taken on a trip down Memory Lane when, after two postponements due to Covid, Tony[…]
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Three Exceptional Artists – Artemisia, Elizabeth and Laura – A talk by Bernard Allan on May 5th
The May lecture by Bernard Allan, covered the lives of 3 female artists over a period of four and a[…]
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The Bayeux Tapestry – A talk by Imogen Corrigan on April 7th
In April members were treated to a fascinating talk by Imogen Corrigan about the Bayeux Tapestry. At nearly 70 metres[…]
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The Kingdom of Sweets – A talk by Nigel Bates on the 2nd December
Nigel Bates, who is a professional percussionist, writer and speaker, and former Musical Administrator of the Royal Ballet, gave a[…]
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Art and Feminism – A talk by Colin Pink on the 4th November
Colin Pink is a writer, poet, philosopher and art historian specialising in the relationship between the history of art and[…]
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Who is Santa Claus? Art from St Nicholas to Father Christmas by Christopher Bradley – Thursday 1st December 2022
Nicholas was the Greek Bishop of Myra, a 4th century port in Anatolia. Following his death, his legendary generosity established[…]
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Pomp, And Feast, And Revelry: The Medieval Year in Art by Richard Whincop – Thursday 1st September 2022
In the late Middle Ages there was a fertile relationship between art and religious theatre. This lecture tells the story[…]
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Coventry Cathedral- Icon and Inspiration – Thursday 3rd March 2022
Coventry Cathedral – Icon and Inspiration by Alexandra Epps This lecture tells the extraordinary story of the rebuilding of Coventry[…]
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Pieter Bruegel the Elder and his Sons by Clare Ford – Wille – Thursday 6th October 2022
Pieter Bruegel died so young, at about forty-four, but he left a lasting legacy of outstanding designs for prints and[…]
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The Magic of Prague: The City and the Czech Cultural Revival – Thursday 3rd February 2022
The Magic of Prague: The City and the Czech Cultural Revival by Gavin Plumley As a part of the Hasburg[…]
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The Music and Life of Johann Sebastian Bach – Thursday 9th June 2022
The Music and Life of Johann Sebastian Bach by Peter Medhurst Claude Debussy once said of Bach (1685-1750) that he[…]
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The Bayeux Tapestry – Thursday 7th April 2022
The Bayeux Tapestry by Imogen Corrigan There is far more to be discovered about the Bayeux Tapestry than could ever[…]
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The Borgias, the Most Infamous Family in History? by Sarah Dunant – Thursday 3rd November 2022
Murder, Poison, corruption and incest: all perfect ingredients for sensational popular culture. But in an age known for its brutality[…]
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The Forensic Eye, Find Your Inner Connoisseur – A talk by Chantal Brotherton-Ratcliffe on October 7th
Society members had a brilliant lecture from Chantal Brotherton – Ratcliffe, consultant lecturer on Old Master Paintings and a 16th[…]
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New Advances in Ice Age Art – A talk by Paul Bahn on September 2nd
An audience of about sixty people were able to welcome Paul Bahn to talk to us at our first live lecture[…]
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Around The World in Stunning Aviation Posters – A talk by Mark Ovenden on June 3rd
Graphic designer, writer and broadcaster Mark Ovenden gave us a fascinating online overview of aviation posters and maps in his[…]
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Inspired By Stonehenge – A Talk by Julian Richards on Thursday 6th May
Over one hundred and thirty people tuned in to the May lecture when archaeologist Julian Richards enthusiastically gave his talk[…]
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