Lecture Programme

2011 - 2012

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2012

February 16th 2012

“WINDOWS ON ANOTHER WORLD”

Lecturer: The Rev Dr Christopher Herbert

The Paintings of Jan Van Eyck. This lecture looks in detail at a number of his remarkable works including the Ghent altarpiece and the Madonna with Cardinal van de Paele.

March 15th 2012

Annual General Meeting 10/30 am PROMPT

”I WILL BE A HERO”

Lecturer: Nick Stope

Nelson through Portraiture 1758—1805. Nelson is one of Britain’s most iconic historical figures and many portraits were painted of him. This talk examines his life, loves and achievements through these portraits.

May 17th 2012

NEWLYN SCHOOL

Lecturer: Alan Read

The history of the Newlyn School from its formation in the 1880s through to the early 20th Century.

May 19th 2011

HAMPTON COURT’S RESTORATION AND GARDENS

Lecturer: Linda Collins

Henry VIII started acquiring tapestries and paintings which still grace his spectacular Palace today.

June 16th 2011

HORSES,WOMEN AND GREAT COUNTRY HOUSES

Lecturer: Dr Lucy Worsley

The Life and Loves of the First Duke of Newcastle.

July 21st 2011

THE QUEENES PICKTURE

Lecturer: Dr Gillian White

The lecture examines the portraiture of “Good Queen Bess”.

September 15th 2011

LUTON HOO

Lecturer: Oonagh Kennedy

The octagonal walled garden from the 18th century to the 21st century.

October 20th 2011

TREASURES FROM THE ROYAL COLLECTION

Lecturer: Oliver Everett

Over 485,000 objects were collected by the Royal Family since the 16th century. This talk selects about 50 of the finest items including paintings and jewellery.

November 17th 2011

FABULOUS JEWELS AND THEIR FAMOUS OWNERS

Lecturer: John Travis

Examines the world’s most famous jewellery and the fascinating individuals who owned such gems. These personalities include the Nizam of Hydrabad, Duchess of Windsor and Elizabeth Taylor.

This will be followed by our Christmas Social event.

January 12th 2012

A FRENCH ODYSSEY

Lecturer: Mark Richard Corby

The Art and Architecture of Roman Medieval Renaissance France.