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I've just added this video to my talk 28 March at I've just added this video to my talk 28 March at Brockenhurst Village Hall on English landscape art. Turn up the volume and enjoy these works by Eric Ravilious
Bishop Auckland Mining Gallery. A special and spec Bishop Auckland Mining Gallery. A special and specific trip that exceeded expectations and a recommended destination.  Images courtesy of the Gallery and social media. Full story...www.art-tales.org #bishopaucklandmininggallery
Bowes Museum Saint Gudule triptych in background Bowes Museum Saint Gudule triptych in background
Did this image inspire Tolkein's idea of orcs??? B Did this image inspire Tolkein's idea of orcs??? Bowes Museum Barnard Castle.  Master of the View of Saint Gudule...Altarpiece of The Passion Death and Resurrection of Christ (Brussels 1480) . Brilliant triptych #bowesmuseum
Al with co-founder of the Bowes Museum Barnard Cas Al with co-founder of the Bowes Museum Barnard Castle,  Josephine.  A wonderful artist coming from the stage in Paris marrying John Bowes and achieving an incredible collection of art works. We'll worth a visit.  #bowesmuseum
Residing in the heart of County Durham is this abs Residing in the heart of County Durham is this absolute gem of a museum and art gallery,  the Bowes Museum...and yes...connections to the Queen Mum. Built as a public gallery by John and Josephine Bowes, opened in 1892. A stunning visit and for all history and stories...look on Wikipedia #bowesmuseum #countydurham
The Bowes Museum Bernard Castle. This fantastic au The Bowes Museum Bernard Castle.
This fantastic automated Swan was built by John Cox and displayed in his workshop, Fleet Steet London, in 1773. Shown in Paris and acquired by John and Josephine Bowes end 19C. #bowesmuseum
Strolling through the English landscape with Const Strolling through the English landscape with Constable  Gainsborough, Turner and mote. Talk at Brockenhurst Village Hall Tuesday 28 March  11.30. Read all about it on www.art-tales.org "stroll with constable and Turner. It's free and it'll be most enjoyable. #brockenhurstvillagehall #Brockenhurst #newforest
Blog on Sonia Boyce at Margate's Turner Contempora Blog on Sonia Boyce at Margate's Turner Contemporary is now on www.art-tales.org. #turnercontemporary #margate
Great exhibition of immediate and intriguing conte Great exhibition of immediate and intriguing contemporary art at Turner Contemporary Gallery Margate...Sonia Boyce:Feeling Her Way. Exhibition comment on www art-tales.org in next 2 weeks. #turnercontemporary
Derek Jarman's cottage 'Prospect' on Dungeness bea Derek Jarman's cottage 'Prospect' on Dungeness beach. #tate
Awesome atmosphere of Dungeness Awesome atmosphere of Dungeness
Good time to see Antony Gormley SoundII at Winches Good time to see Antony Gormley SoundII at Winchester Cathedral.  Stillness of the flood.
Helford River Cornwall. Helford River Cornwall.
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The annual 60ft dried flower garland at Cotehele H The annual 60ft dried flower garland at Cotehele House (National Trust)...we'll worth a view. #cotehele #nationaltrust
It's beginning to look like Christmas...Stanhope F It's beginning to look like Christmas...Stanhope Forbes...Penzance #penleehousegallerymuseum . You can just imagine 'oh come all ye faithful '
Just love this picture of a Gormley with Barry Fla Just love this picture of a Gormley with Barry Flanagan in the background.  New Art Centre, Roche Court. #newartcenter
Repair Shop Cafe...Brockenhurst. This really is b Repair Shop Cafe...Brockenhurst.  This really is being green...'don't through that away...let's repair it '
The art of a 4 year old...can't beat it The art of a 4 year old...can't beat it
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