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Contemporary ceramicist, Katie Spragg has created works inspired by Blackwell that aim to evoke a sense of wonder about being outside in nature. See our upcoming talks, lectures and activities for children. Current and forthcoming exhibitions and displays at Blackwell, The Arts and Crafts House. Join one of our experienced volunteer house guides for an introductory talk in Main Hall. Every Tuesday, 2pm More. The Holt Family and Life at Blackwell.

Poking around in the under-appreciated history of Leeds 6, with a bit of a radical slant. John Freeborn, the distinguished Battle of Britain ace Spitfire pilot from Headingley, died on August 28th. Only years later after moving to Leeds did I come to realise that his blunt upfront approach, his relentless pisstaking, his outspokenness and generosity of spirit were in large part cultural. The same in the Telegraph.

Open Monday - Saturday, 10. Why do we make things beautiful? Explore why ordinary people are driven to create extraordinary things, and uncover the unique and fascinating. Talks, Tours, Family Activities and Craft Demonstrations at the Museum of Lakeland Life and Industry. In 1972 the Museum of Lakeland Life and Industry was given a collection of almost 5000 glass negatives of Lakeland scenes from the 1930s to 1960s taken by.

Where is Swallow now? Events in the UK. In April 2010, one of the dinghies used in the 1974 film of Swallows and Amazons. A group of dedicated fans had worked hard in the preceding month to raise awareness and their numbers grew to 83, each one donating to the appeal. The first sailing event was in April 2011, and many more are planned. We are still looking for donations to th.

Lakeland Arts is one of the most significant arts and heritage organisations in the North of England with a national and international reputation for the. A temporary exhibition at Brockhole, the Lake District Visitor Centre. Come and explore, you will find activities to take part in, more information about. Since 1957 we have been creating opportunities for inspiration, understanding and enjoyment through the work of artists and the collections and buildings.