Something old, something new

How did the remains of Britain’s ancient past coexist with the march of modernity? Ancient Landscape, Modern Times: Eric Ravilious and the Artists of the Chalk Downs at the Holburne Museum in Bath explores how this juxtaposition played out in the period between the 1910s and 1940s. The exhibition, curated by Arts Society Accredited Lecturer James Russell, shows how artists such as Eric Ravilious, Tirzah Garwood, John Nash and Peggy Angus drew inspiration from the storied chalklands of southern England – nowhere more clearly than in Ravilious’s The Westbury Horse (1939), pictured here. Combining the majesty of a monumental hill-carving with a train puffing its way across farmland, past and present appear unusually close. The exhibition continues until 10 January 2027.

TICKET COSTS FOR ALL ATTENDING
Five days bargain cost of £198 all attendees
while individual days cost £43 for all attendees

Each day includes 3 lectures given by an excellent lecturer, coffee and a delicious buffet lunch.

Cancellations will be refunded if more than 2 weeks before the event, less the administration costs

Bookings can be made through TICKET TAILOR 
 

More information and details visit the Wessex Area website HERE
For any queries, contact Christopher Clarke at email wessexconnectedevents@gmail.com

Please note:

From September 1st 2026 our society's email address will be newmiltonartssociety@gmail.com

The new lecture programme is currently being put together. We are awaiting confirmation from various lectures as to their availabilty.