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Vista Arts Lecture Series

The theme this year is a selection of favourite lectures chosen by the lecturers on topics that are close to their hearts.

We are continuing the ever popular monthly lectures, to be held every second Tuesday in the month in the Beverley Memorial Hall, 10am - 12noon. (When the rebuild starts, a replacement venue will be used.)

Costs:  Booked series £37.50, or £5 at the door.

Date Title
8th September Duncan Grant and Bloomsbury: a view from the interior with Robin Horspool
13th October "Was I alright luv?" The life of Kathleen Ferrier with Robin Horspool, repeated by popular demand.
10th November Sense and Sensuality: the patronage of Madame de Pompadour with John Wilton-Ely
8th December Painting at Court:  Andrea Mantegna and the Gonzagas at Mantua with Valerie Thornhill
2010 The Hall wil be closed - Venue to be announced
12th January Art from the Ashes: the impact of Herculaneum and Pompeii on the Visual Arts with John Wilton-Ely
9th February Gardener to Knight: Joseph Paxton Part 1 with Rose Horspool (Part 2 with Robin Horspool in September 2010)
9th March Painting at Court:  Anthony Van Dyck and Charles I at Whitehall with Valerie Thornhill
13th April Mad Dogs and Englishmen: The Grand Tour Revisited with Nicholas Coombes

For full details of our lectures at North Dalton, Beverley and York; and of our courses, visits, tours and holidays please visit our website