Monthly Talk

Members of the museum staff talk about progress during this important year in the Museum and Art Gallery’s development

Richard Cross talks about the work of Gerard de Rosé, a 20th century artist, who was born in Accrington and is represented in the Victoria & Albert Museum, the Haworth and Rochdale Art Galleries.

PLEASE NOTE: The talk for this meeting has changed.  John Turkington will talk on “The Life and Art of Edvard Munch” Howard Foy is unable to give his talk because of injury. It is hoped to hold the programmed talk “Developments at the Cotton Exchange” at a later date when he has recovered.

The Restoration of Blakey Moor: Julia Simpson, the Project Manager, talks about the recent town centre renovations.

A talk by Gayle Knight

A talk by John Turkington..

Apocalypse Then: The Art of the End of the World. Mike Millward looks at how artists depicted of the end of the world, including examples from the Museum’s Collection.

2024-25 PROGRAMME Our new season begins with our first meeting at 2pm on Tuesday, 8th October at Blackburn Museum & Art gallery The advertised speaker is unable to attend, and John Turkington will now talk on Greenland Myths and Folklore