Art and Illusion – Ian Gledhill explores the art and history of stage scenery

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There is a change to the advertised speaker for the November lecture. Mark Ovendon, who was going to present “150 years of London Underground design” is unable to travel at present, so we have managed to book Gail Turner in his place. The subject of her talk is “Painter of Sunlight by Joaquin Sorolla” We meet on Thursday 4^th November at 11.0 am Click here for more details and the BIO

Sorolla and BIO

What’s in a Crack? A closer look at the Paintings of Stanhope Forbes RA & the Newlyn School of Painters – With Sarah Cove
Following the Lecture, you are invited to join the Chairman and committee for a chat over a glass of wine. Cheese and nibbles will also be served.

Stanhope Forbes Oct21 Lecture & BIO

From Downton To Gatsby Jewellery & Fashion 1890 To 1929 with Andrew Prince

There are still places available for what promises to be a day of outstanding Special Interest. Those wishing to attend will need to book. This will be a particular ‘Special Day’ as it will probably be the first opportunity for us to gather in person rather than on Zoom!

Study Day Lecture BOOKING 2021

Don’t forget on Thursday 1st July the lecture on Versailles is preceded by thr Blackwater AGM. The meeting (on (Zoom) starts at 10.00am. All members welcome to attend.

Vaux le Vicomte”Fit for a King”: The Inspiration Behind Versailles Palace

Carole Petipher

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Vaux le Vicomte

Peggy Guggenheim
Alexandra Epps

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Guggenheim June 21

Advance notice of the next Virtual Visit with details to follow.

A Virtual Walk in Vicenza

For the latest letter from David Anderson. Click below for the letter.

David Anderson May21

The May lecture explores the history of Jazz and how the genre developed with Sandy Burnett

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