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London Museum of Water and Steam – Photography Exhibition, Bygone Brentford
This photographic Exhibition, created by Brentford Thru My Lens, will be showcasing pictures of Brentford in bygone days. See the streets and building you know so well through the lenses of the past. Using pictures from 2019 the photographer has created a collection of comparison photographs. The outdoor exhibition, hosted at the London Museum of Water and Steam, will take you on a visual journey through history and back to the present day. Click here to book a slot to…
London Museum of Water and Steam – Always Remembered, The Exhibition
Come and see historic photographs, fan photographs, memories and more from Brentford FC. This exhibition will be hosted at the London Museum of Water and Steam this half term. You will need to pre-book your time slot to visit the museum and view the exhibition.
Arts & Crafts Trail, Hammersmith
This is a walk that you can do at your leisure. You just need to download the map, or pick it up from the William Morris Society Museum in Hammersmith, open Thursday and Saturday, 2.00 – 5.00pm. Start at Hammersmith Bridge and make your way along the river to Hammersmith Terrace, reading about some of the interesting Victorians as you go. The riverside at Hammersmith was an important hub for the Arts & Crafts movement, home to several of its…
Saturday Market W3
A new look Saturday Market in Acton, W3. The market launches on 3 October as an Autumn/Winter Market for seven weeks (Covid permitting) and will evolve into a Winter Wonderland Market from Nov 21st. Partnerships have been formed with local brand ambassadors to build the new direction to tap into local talent to put fashion, food, art and music centre stage, and to create opportunities, inspire entrepreneurship and encourage small business development and economic growth in Acton. ART: Street Art…
Chiswick Auctions – Decorative Art & Design
Chiswick Auctions are offering a range of decorative Art and Design items. Prospective clients may bid online via Chiswick Auction’s own bidding platform, by telephone or absentee bidding as normal. Unfortunately due to the pandemic, in-person bidding will be unavailable for this auction. The sale will take place on Tuesday 3 November 11.00am For more information and other events go to Chiswick Auctions website at: chiswickauctions.co.uk Read more about Chiswick Auctions here.
Emery Walker’s House – Islamic Collection online talk
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Emery Walker travelled to many places including almost a full tour of Spain and Morocco. These countries were places with a rich Islamic architectural and visual heritage stretching back hundreds of years. In this talk the Emery Walker Trust’s Islamic Collection and how they situate within the wider narrative of Islamic art and its influence on British Arts & Crafts.Objects from the Emery Walker Trust collection are currently featured in the William…
Chiswick Auctions – Designer Handbags & Fashion
Chiswick Auction's Designer Handbags & Fashion Department brings a passion for fashion to our busy saleroom with five dedicated sales a year. The sales include luxury handbags, fashion and costume jewellery with a selection of vintage and contemporary pieces from labels including Hermès, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Prada and Christian Dior. Featuring everything from the world’s most expensive bags, the Hermes Birkin, to the Classic Chanel flap bag or It bags such as the Dior Saddle, our sales offer something…
The Arts Society Chiswick – Pompeii: Digging Deeper with the Muddy Archaeologist – Live streaming on Zoom
The Arts Society lectures are currently taking place on Zoom for members. The Arts Society is currently offering a special reduced membership fee of £15 per household, for those wishing to become a member until the end of the year. Full details can be found on their website. The tragedy of Pompeii’s burial by Mount Vesuvius’ eruption in AD79 provided an archaeological miracle that enables us to see how Roman villas were richly decorated with stunningly beautiful frescoes. It also…
Emery Walker’s House – Philip Clissett and the ‘bodger’ conundrum’ online talk
Victorian chair maker, Philip Clissett, brought the iconic Ladderback Chair to the attention of the Cotswold Arts & Crafts Movement. An example of the famous chair stands proudly in the home of Emery Walker at 7 Hammersmith Terrace. But could it have been made by a ‘bodger’? Volunteer-cum-iconoclast Gavin Shreeve investigates. (Pics 2 and 3 of rooms to go with) This is a live talk on Zoom. Once you have booked your ticket, you will be sent the joining instructions.…