Programme events for 2010

 

Download The Bewick Society Spring 2010 Programme of events by clicking here (Pdf ).

 

Forthcoming events for 2010

 

 

Saturday 8 May 2010

THE BEWICK SOCIETY OUTING - A VISIT TO WYCLIFFE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thomas Bewick began work on his planned ‘History of Birds’ (sic) by visiting the private museum of the recently deceased Marmaduke Tunstall of Wycliffe Hall in July-September 1791.

 

We shall meet in the village of WHORLTON on the north side of the Tees at the SE corner of the village green (near the church) at 11 am.

Some may wish to take a 7-mile circular walk via Winston bridge, starting by exploring Wycliffe and then following in Bewick’s footsteps along the attractive steep-sided valley of the Tees.

Others (and in doubtful weather perhaps all) may prefer a two or three mile trip, back and forth on each side of the river, to see the village, the cottage where Bewick stayed and views of Wycliffe Hall where he worked.

 

Bring lunch and weather-proof clothing and be prepared for two or more uphill stretches of about 100 feet or less, though most of the route is fairly flat; binoculars and walking boots strongly recommended. We shall forgather in a tea-room after the walk.

 

Whorlton is about 50 miles (about an hour and a half) from Newcastle. Please share cars if possible and contact David Gardner-Medwin (01661 852318) by May 5th, leaving your telephone number or e-mail. He will then try to coordinate car sharing and will let you know of any late change of plan.

 

Venue: Whorlton (4½ miles ESE of Barnard Castle) map reference NZ 106148.
Date and time: Saturday 8 May at 11am
Contact: David Gardner Medwin as above.

 

 

 

Sunday 15 August 2010

BEWICK’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS AT CHERRYBURN

 

Thomas Bewick said that his birthday was on Lammas Day, the 12th of August, so we will have to be forgiven for celebrating three days late with our ‘after lunch conversation.’ However, this is an excellent opportunity to meet the experts of the Bewick Society, show them your collection and maybe join in the after lunch conversations. There may even be a Birthday Cake!

Date and time: Sunday 15 August from 1.30 pm. The ‘Conversation’ starts at 2.30 pm.
Venue: Cherryburn, Station Road, Mickley Square, near Stocksfield, Northumberland NE43 7DD.
Admission: Admission charges apply. National Trust and Bewick Society members free on production of a valid card.

 

 

Saturday 25 September 2010

BEWICK SOCIETY ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Last year we celebrated the re-opening of Newcastle City Library and the return of the Pease collection to the public domain by holding our AGM there. This year we turn our attention to the Hancock Museum and its splendid new library.
After the business of the AGM there will be a tour of the library led by Archivist June Holmes and David Gardner Medwin. The Natural History Society of Northumbria, which owns the Hancock, and all of its natural history collections, has a wonderful collection of original works by Thomas Bewick and his apprentices. This visit will be a rare opportunity to look at some of the drawings, books and other artefacts housed in the library.

Date and time: Saturday 25 September at 2.00 (AGM) for 2.30 (visit).
Venue: The Great North Museum: Hancock, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 4PT.
Contact: June Holmes as above.

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