Forthcoming Events

Ashbee and Gimson and the others - their fabulous furniture, artefacts and architecture - these are well known and much admired. But what of the music? How did composers respond to the philosophies of Ruskin...   (Read more)

Omar Ramsden, Arts and Crafts silversmith, achieved renown in his lifetime, and his reputation for excellence in design and craftsmanship remains high. Occasionally an example of his work comes to a television antiques show today,...   (Read more)

The Friends are very fortunate that Rachael Merrison, Records and Heritage Manager of Cheltenham College, has arranged a private tour of Cheltenham College site focusing particularly on the art, architecture and history of the buildings....   (Read more)

This major exhibition in Oxford will be the first in the UK to explore the early years of the career of the most famous of all Dutch artists, Rembrandt van Rijn (1606–1669). Beginning with his...   (Read more)

Image: Copper repousse charger made by Arthur Cameron for the Guild of Handicraft, 1892. The Cheltenham Trust / Cheltenham Borough Council Arthur Cameron was one of the liveliest craftsmen working for C R Ashbee’s Guild...   (Read more)

Like Durham, the town of Shrewsbury sits on a hill surrounded by a loop of river, the Severn. For the visitor there is a great deal to see and enjoy within a relatively small space....   (Read more)

This will be a joint outing shared between the Friends of The Wilson and the Friends of Gloucester Cathedral, the first of what we hope may become a number of future collaborations. Hereford Cathedral is...   (Read more)

Image: Cranach, Lucas the Elder – Venus and Cupid © Compton Verney Today we will see two sumptuous exhibitions at Compton Verney, the classical manor house, now an accredited major national gallery, set in beautiful...   (Read more)

We are very fortunate to have been given the opportunity of a talk on Highnam Court together with a tour of the Music, Dining and Gold Rooms on the ground floor. A sandwich lunch including...   (Read more)