Private visit to Broughton Castle, near Banbury, Oxon – Monday 20th June 2022
On a sunny June day, we set off by coach to Banbury for Broughton Castle. Welcomed with coffee, homemade shortbread[…]
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The Music and Life of Johann Sebastian Bach – Thursday 9th June 2022
Peter Medhurst, lecturer, musician and singer gave a stimulating and enthusiastic lecture on J.S Bach. Demonstrating his deep knowledge and understanding[…]
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Visit to Pitzhanger Manor and Osterley House 18 May 2022
Thirty seven members of the Society boarded the coach in Grayshott first to visit Pitzhanger Manor in Ealing. Built by[…]
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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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Coventry Cathedral : Icon and Inspiration – A talk by Alexandra Epps on Thursday 3rd March
Drawing on her extensive knowledge and experience of Art and Architecture as a Lecturer for Tate Modern, Tate Britain, Guildhall[…]
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The Magic of Prague: The City and the Czech Cultural Revival – A talk by Gavin Plumley on the 3rd February
Once described by the French author Albert Camus as “Prague, the city full of gold genius” Gavin Plumley, well known writer, author,[…]
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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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New York Art and Architecture – Special Interest Day 13 October 2022
Eveline Eaton gave us three wonderful lectures on the Art and Architecture of New York, covering its history, the development[…]
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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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Virtual Tour of the Mauritshuis, The Hague, Netherlands Wednesday 28 April
Jane Choy-Thurlow gave over 200 people from Grayshott, New Milton and Alton art societies a fascinating and well-presented virtual tour[…]
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Titian – The First Modern Artist – A Talk by Douglas Skeggs on 1st April
Often described as the first modern painter, Titian was completely different from any artist of his time and, as speaker[…]
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Virtual Tour of St. Peter’s Basilica, Rome, 25th March 2021
In company with members from TAS Alton and TAS New Milton, we are in Rome with Stuart Harvey, an accredited[…]
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‘Masters of the Sea’ Special Interest Morning, 16th March 2021
‘Highlights of Maritime Art from the 16th Century’ and ‘Dazzle, Disguise and Disruption’ Dr James Taylor FRS visited The Arts[…]
Read moreThe Market For Antiques in the UK Today – or- Why No-one Wants To Buy Your Wardrobe Anymore – A Lecture on March 4th 2021
Matthew Denney gave an interesting and informative talk on Zoom this month. Matthew is an auctioneer, writer and lecturer. His[…]
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Virtual Tour of York – 24 February 2021
Sarah, our guide, set the scene by reminding us of York’s location half way between London and Edinburgh at the[…]
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