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SUMMARY:Greek Vase painting with Stephen Kershaw
DESCRIPTION:Ancient Greek painted pottery is greatly admired\, and with good reason. This talk\, lavishly illustrated with both slides and video\, will attempt to make the beauty of Greek ceramics more readily accessible and comprehensible. It will concentrate on gaining knowledge and understanding of the physical forms\, stylistic features\, subject matter\, composition\, emotional content\, function and development of ancient Greek pottery\, along with the acquisition of an understanding in its historical context of the civilisation studied through its art. Emphasis will also be placed on the relevant social\, political and religious contexts: how were the vases created? Why? Who for?
URL:https://www.sandwichdfas.org.uk/tasevent/greek-vase-painting-with-stephen-kershaw/
LOCATION:Guests are always welcome at our lectures. Just come along and pay £7 on the door. No reservation required.\, Guildhall\, Sandwich\, CT13 9AH
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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SUMMARY:The British Crown Jewels: Every stone tells a story with Laurie Wickwire
DESCRIPTION:The British Crown Jewels are an unchanging jewelled anchor\, whilst all around us changes.Delve into the history & beauty of the Crowns\, Sceptre\, Orb and other royal jewels used duringthe coronation ceremony. Diamond industry expert Laurie Wickwire\, GIA will take you to thefront row of the coronation with details of the diamonds\, rubies\, sapphires and pearls used in thenewly crafted royal regalia used by Kings & Queens since 1661. Secrets & mystery aboundwithin these priceless jewels\, seen by millions\, worn by one.
URL:https://www.sandwichdfas.org.uk/tasevent/the-british-crown-jewels-every-stone-tells-a-storywith-laurie-wickwire/
LOCATION:Guests are always welcome at our lectures. Just come along and pay £7 on the door. No reservation required.\, Guildhall\, Sandwich\, CT13 9AH
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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SUMMARY:Balenciaga\, Dior and Fath: Haute Couture’s Holy Trinity with Scott Schiavone
DESCRIPTION:Haute Couture is an art form\, inseparable from fashion\, that achieved some of its finest momentsduring the years following World War II. During this period\, Paris reaffirmed its position as theCapital of Fashion and its reputation for producing the most luxurious and creative clothes moneycould buy. Three names became synonymous with luxury\, glamour and elegance during hautecouture’s most exclusive and fertile period – Christian Dior\, Cristóbal Balenciaga and JacquesFath. Undisputed masters of mid 20th century haute couture\, Cristóbal Balenciaga was the fatherof Contemporary fashion\, Christian Dior redefined post-war fashion in 1947 with his ‘New Look’and Jacques Fath\, now relatively unknown\, was an innovator known for dressing “the chic youngParisienne”. This lecture explores the life and creative output of three designers during theperiod widely considered as the zenith of French haute couture.
URL:https://www.sandwichdfas.org.uk/tasevent/12th-jan-balenciaga-dior-and-fath-haute-coutures-holy-trinitywith-scott-schiavone/
LOCATION:Guests are always welcome at our lectures. Just come along and pay £7 on the door. No reservation required.\, Guildhall\, Sandwich\, CT13 9AH
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251201T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251201T200000
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SUMMARY:Sandy Burnett - Christmas in Bach's Leipzig
DESCRIPTION:How Bach brings the Christmas story alive in his Christmas Oratorio\, written for Lutheran congregations in 1730’s Leipzig
URL:https://www.sandwichdfas.org.uk/tasevent/sandy-burnett-from-tchaikovsky-to-tin-pan-alley/
LOCATION:Guests are always welcome at our lectures. Just come along and pay £7 on the door. No reservation required.\, Guildhall\, Sandwich\, CT13 9AH
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251103T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251103T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T154851
CREATED:20240706T185614Z
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SUMMARY:Timothy Walker - Paradise Lost and Found - 400 years of garden design
DESCRIPTION:The history of garden design through the lens of the Oxford Botanic garden.
URL:https://www.sandwichdfas.org.uk/tasevent/timothy-walker-paradise-lost-and-found-400-years-of-garden-design/
LOCATION:Guests are always welcome at our lectures. Just come along and pay £7 on the door. No reservation required.\, Guildhall\, Sandwich\, CT13 9AH
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251006T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251006T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T154851
CREATED:20240706T185439Z
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SUMMARY:Denise Heywood - Legend and Lustre - Jim Thompson and Thai silk
DESCRIPTION:Jim Thompson arrived in Bangkok as a US army officer in 1945\, fell in love with it and stayed. Captivated by the beauty of Thai silk\, an ancient craft in decline\, he resuscitated it and made it famous\, creating costumes for films and embellishing his house\, which today is a museum.
URL:https://www.sandwichdfas.org.uk/tasevent/denise-heywood-legend-and-lustre-jim-thompson-and-thai-silk/
LOCATION:Guests are always welcome at our lectures. Just come along and pay £7 on the door. No reservation required.\, Guildhall\, Sandwich\, CT13 9AH
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250901T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250901T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T154851
CREATED:20240706T185112Z
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SUMMARY:Amy Lin - A Village in Heaven - Stanley Spencer's Cookham
DESCRIPTION:Few artists are as rooted in a place as Stanley Spencer and his beloved home village of Cookham. This Thames-side village was not only his birthplace\, his home for most of his life\, and even his nickname\, but it dominated his imagination and was the inspiration and location for many of his greatest paintings.
URL:https://www.sandwichdfas.org.uk/tasevent/amy-lin-a-village-in-heaven-stanley-spencers-cookham/
LOCATION:Guests are always welcome at our lectures. Just come along and pay £7 on the door. No reservation required.\, Guildhall\, Sandwich\, CT13 9AH
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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SUMMARY:Summer Art Exhibition 2025
DESCRIPTION:A Celebration of Art\, Creativity & Community\n\n\n\nThis August\, immerse yourself in a captivating showcase of artistic talent at The Summer Art Exhibition 2025. Hosted at the historic St Mary’s Art Centre in Sandwich\, this three-day event will feature an inspiring collection of contemporary works\,celebrating perspective\, form\, and colour.Join us for an opportunity to experience diverse artwork\, meet the artists\, and engage with the thriving local creative community. Whether you’re an art enthusiast\, collector\, or simply looking for a unique weekend experience\, this exhibition is not to be missed. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect\n\n\n\n\nFree Entry – Enjoy the exhibition at no cost.\n\n\n\nParking Available – Convenient access for all visitors.\n\n\n\nAll-Day Refreshments – Relax and enjoy drinks and light snacks.\n\n\n\n Fully Accessible Venue – Welcoming to all guests.\n\n\n\n\nPlan Your Visit\n\n\n\nLocated in the heart of Sandwich\, St Mary’s Art Centre offers a stunning backdrop for this popular cultural event. With easy parking and on-site refreshments\, it’s the perfect spot to soak in the creative atmosphere.Don’t miss this exclusive summer art event – mark your calendars and bring friends and family along for a weekend of artistic inspiration. \n\n\n\nFor more information and updates\, follow us on social media. See you there!Curators: christine.ratcliffe@outlook.com | crystalevanscreates@gmail.comSocials: @the_arts_society_sandwich | The Arts Society Sandwich
URL:https://www.sandwichdfas.org.uk/tasevent/summer-art-exhibition-2025/
LOCATION:St. Mary’s Arts Centre\, Strand Street\, Sandwich\, CT13 9HN
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250602T190000
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SUMMARY:Ashley Gray - The Post War Textile Visionaries of Modern Art - A Yorkshire textile renaissance-
DESCRIPTION:An epic tale of two extraordinary figures from the same valley in Yorkshire who were destined to change the world of fashion and design for all time. A story that takes us from the mills of Yorkshire  to the Cornwall coast. From Welwyn Garden City to Westminster. Art\, design\, textiles\, fashion\, politics\, publishing\, philosophy\, and the very genesis of modern art in Britain.
URL:https://www.sandwichdfas.org.uk/tasevent/ashley-gray-the-post-war-textile-visionaries-of-modern-art-a-yorkshire-textile-renaissance/
LOCATION:Guests are always welcome at our lectures. Just come along and pay £7 on the door. No reservation required.\, Guildhall\, Sandwich\, CT13 9AH
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250522T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250522T203000
DTSTAMP:20260525T154851
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SUMMARY:JMW Turner in Kent
DESCRIPTION:Cost: £7 for non members (Free to members of The Arts Society Sandwich and Sandwich Local History Society). Title: Turner and Constable – two intertwined lives. The Arts Society Sandwich in partnership with Sandwich Local History Society are delighted to offer this additional lecture on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of JMW Turner’s birth in 1775. Martin Heard\, an Independent Art Historian\, will discuss Turner’s works in comparison with his contemporary\, John Constable (born in 1776). What a wonderful prequel if you plan on visiting the Tate Britain exhibition later in the year.
URL:https://www.sandwichdfas.org.uk/tasevent/jmw-turner-in-kent/
LOCATION:The Delf Room\, Guildhall\, Sandwich
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250512T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250512T200000
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SUMMARY:James Vaux - Viking Gods and Valkyries - the art of Norse Mythology
DESCRIPTION:When we walk into any gallery\, why do we see so many depictions of the Greek and Roman gods and goddesses\, but not Viking ones? This lecture explores how Norse myths and legends have been portrayed in the decorative and fine arts over more than 1\,300 years and reveals quite how few depictions we have and how varied they can be.
URL:https://www.sandwichdfas.org.uk/tasevent/james-vaux-viking-gods-and-valkyries-the-art-of-norse-mythology/
LOCATION:Guests are always welcome at our lectures. Just come along and pay £7 on the door. No reservation required.\, Guildhall\, Sandwich\, CT13 9AH
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250407T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250407T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T154851
CREATED:20240706T184313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T200038Z
UID:4129-1744052400-1744056000@www.sandwichdfas.org.uk
SUMMARY:Marie-Anne Mancio - The Only Blond in the World - Pauline BotyMarie
DESCRIPTION:British Pop artist Pauline Boty is finally the subject of monographs\, a biography and a forthcoming documentary film (Summer 2024). Known in her lifetime as a painter contemporary of Peter Blake\, Hockney\, Derek Boshier\, and others\, she starred in Ken Russell’s film ‘Pop Goes The Easel’ which profiled four emerging contemporary artists.
URL:https://www.sandwichdfas.org.uk/tasevent/marie-anne-mancio-the-only-blond-in-the-world-pauline-botymarie/
LOCATION:Guests are always welcome at our lectures. Just come along and pay £7 on the door. No reservation required.\, Guildhall\, Sandwich\, CT13 9AH
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250303T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250303T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T154851
CREATED:20240706T184142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T200100Z
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SUMMARY:Alice White - Ways to Look at Painting - an artist's perspective
DESCRIPTION:Alice provides a painter’s perspective on famous artworks from the 17th to the 21st centuries. Rembrandt and Turner are revealed as artistic risk-takers\, whose new combinations of glazes\, surfaces\, pigments and processes re-defined the language of painting.
URL:https://www.sandwichdfas.org.uk/tasevent/alice-white-ways-to-look-at-painting-an-artists-perspective/
LOCATION:Guests are always welcome at our lectures. Just come along and pay £7 on the door. No reservation required.\, Guildhall\, Sandwich\, CT13 9AH
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250203T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250203T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T154851
CREATED:20240706T175644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T200143Z
UID:4125-1738609200-1738612800@www.sandwichdfas.org.uk
SUMMARY:Rachel Church - Courage Calls for Courage Everywhere - jewels in politics and history
DESCRIPTION:This lecture explores how jewels have played their part in politics and history.
URL:https://www.sandwichdfas.org.uk/tasevent/rachel-church-courage-calls-for-courage-everywhere-jewels-in-politics-and-history/
LOCATION:Guests are always welcome at our lectures. Just come along and pay £7 on the door. No reservation required.\, Guildhall\, Sandwich\, CT13 9AH
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250106T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T154851
CREATED:20240706T175134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T200212Z
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SUMMARY:Adam Busiakiewicz - Women Making Music in Art
DESCRIPTION:Using paintings by the likes of Sofonisba Anguissola\, Artemisia Gentileschi\, Vermeer\, Watteau\, Joshua Reynolds and Thomas Lawrence\, this talk will chart the various meanings\, symbolism and iconography associated with women musicians.
URL:https://www.sandwichdfas.org.uk/tasevent/adam-busiakiewicz-women-making-music-in-art/
LOCATION:Guests are always welcome at our lectures. Just come along and pay £7 on the door. No reservation required.\, Guildhall\, Sandwich\, CT13 9AH
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241202T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241202T200000
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CREATED:20231112T085847Z
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SUMMARY:Roger Mendham – Monopoly: A History
DESCRIPTION:Monopoly is one of the world’s most popular and enduring board games\, but how well do you really know it? Take a photographic journey around the Monopoly boards and expect some surprises.
URL:https://www.sandwichdfas.org.uk/tasevent/roger-mendham-monopoly-a-history/
LOCATION:Guests are always welcome at our lectures. Just come along and pay £7 on the door. No reservation required.\, Guildhall\, Sandwich\, CT13 9AH
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241104T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241104T200000
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CREATED:20231112T085632Z
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SUMMARY:Simon Whitehouse – Oscar Wilde: the Importance of Being Oscar.
DESCRIPTION:In this lecture we look at Oscar’s great literary successes\, 5 smash hit plays in 3 years. Focusing on ‘The Importance of being Ernest’\, one of the funniest\, most performed and most frequently quoted plays in the English-speaking world.
URL:https://www.sandwichdfas.org.uk/tasevent/simon-whitehouse-oscar-wilde-the-importance-of-being-oscar/
LOCATION:Guests are always welcome at our lectures. Just come along and pay £7 on the door. No reservation required.\, Guildhall\, Sandwich\, CT13 9AH
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241007T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241007T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T154851
CREATED:20231112T085501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231112T085708Z
UID:4002-1728327600-1728331200@www.sandwichdfas.org.uk
SUMMARY:Andrew Davies – Canaletto in England
DESCRIPTION:In May 1746 the great Venetian artist Canaletto moved to England. For the next 9 years he created nearly 150 works of art showing us Georgian England\, from the Lord Mayor’s show and the construction of Westminster Bridge to the Vauxhall pleasure gardens\, Eton College and Warwick Castle.
URL:https://www.sandwichdfas.org.uk/tasevent/andrew-davies-canaletto-in-england/
LOCATION:Guests are always welcome at our lectures. Just come along and pay £7 on the door. No reservation required.\, Guildhall\, Sandwich\, CT13 9AH
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240902T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240902T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T154851
CREATED:20231112T085004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231112T085652Z
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SUMMARY:John Snelson – Puccini\, from Opera to Popular
DESCRIPTION:This lecture traces how Puccini’s music has spread from the opera house into digital culture. The sound of Puccini and what it conveys has also changed via high notes\, romance\, New York and penguins.
URL:https://www.sandwichdfas.org.uk/tasevent/john-snelson-puccini-from-opera-to-popular/
LOCATION:Guests are always welcome at our lectures. Just come along and pay £7 on the door. No reservation required.\, Guildhall\, Sandwich\, CT13 9AH
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240802T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240804T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T154851
CREATED:20240505T194124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251109T162931Z
UID:4098-1722592800-1722787200@www.sandwichdfas.org.uk
SUMMARY:Summer Art Exhibition 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join us for The Arts Society Sandwich’s much anticipated Summer Art Exhibition 2024. This fantastic show takes place between the 2nd and 4th of August at St Mary’s Art Centre on Strand Street\, Sandwich. Entry is free and we are open daily from 10am to 4pm. Don’t miss this vibrant celebration of art and creativity in Sandwich! Our talented members and friends\, many of whom are locally acclaimed and nationally celebrated artists\, will be showcasing their beautiful work again this year. As always there will be paintings in a variety of mediums and genres; photography\, a range of textiles\, ceramics and glass will all feature and almost all of these stunning works will be available for you to purchase. Enjoy a delightful day out with cafe refreshments available all day and convenient parking just opposite in the Gazen Salts car park (free on Sundays). We look forward to welcoming you to the show. An exclusive launch party and private viewing\, for Arts Society Sandwich members\, will take place on Friday 2nd August between 4 and 7pm. For more information\, please contact Christine Ratcliffe christine.ratcliffe@outlook.com or Crystal Evans\, crystalevanscreates@gmail.com Co-Curators of The Summer Art Exhibition 2024.
URL:https://www.sandwichdfas.org.uk/tasevent/summer-art-exhibition-2024/
LOCATION:St. Mary’s Arts Centre\, Strand Street\, Sandwich\, CT13 9HN
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240603T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240603T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T154851
CREATED:20231112T084748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231112T084748Z
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SUMMARY:Pauline Chakmakjan – The Delicate Townhouses of Makiya – Japanese Architecture
DESCRIPTION:Makiya is one of the examples of a traditional from Japanese architecture\, Machiya were\, and sometimes still are\, a combination of residence and business spaces for merchants of Kyoto. These buildings have certain charming characteristics and features unique to them.
URL:https://www.sandwichdfas.org.uk/tasevent/pauline-chakmakjan-the-delicate-townhouses-of-makiya-japanese-architecture/
LOCATION:Guests are always welcome at our lectures. Just come along and pay £7 on the door. No reservation required.\, Guildhall\, Sandwich\, CT13 9AH
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240513T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240513T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T154851
CREATED:20231014T074154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T055913Z
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SUMMARY:Lydia Bauman: Monet to Matisse
DESCRIPTION:The magnificent Royal Academy exhibition of 2016 opened the public’s eyes to the extent to which artists loved to cultivate their own gardens and how they were in turn inspired by them to create experimental work.
URL:https://www.sandwichdfas.org.uk/tasevent/lydia-bauman-monet-to-matise/
LOCATION:Guests are always welcome at our lectures. Just come along and pay £7 on the door. No reservation required.\, Guildhall\, Sandwich\, CT13 9AH
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240408T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240408T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T154851
CREATED:20231014T074011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T055848Z
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SUMMARY:Matthew Wilson: Rubens - Tinker\, Tailor\, Artist\, Spy.
DESCRIPTION:Mathew lives in Hythe\, he is an author\, teacher and journalist. Few gallery-goers are aware that Rubens was not only the most influential artist of his period\, but also a high-ranking diplomat and informal spy!
URL:https://www.sandwichdfas.org.uk/tasevent/denise-heywood-silk-in-south-east-asia/
LOCATION:Guests are always welcome at our lectures. Just come along and pay £7 on the door. No reservation required.\, Guildhall\, Sandwich\, CT13 9AH
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240304T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240304T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T154851
CREATED:20231014T073927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231112T090516Z
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SUMMARY:Brian Stater: World famous photos
DESCRIPTION:Iconic photographs are embedded in our collective memory\, from historic events to fabulous portraits and scenes of emotional joy. This talk analyses the power of these images.
URL:https://www.sandwichdfas.org.uk/tasevent/brian-stater-world-famous-photos/
LOCATION:Guests are always welcome at our lectures. Just come along and pay £7 on the door. No reservation required.\, Guildhall\, Sandwich\, CT13 9AH
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240205T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240205T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T154851
CREATED:20231014T073700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231112T090433Z
UID:3981-1707159600-1707163200@www.sandwichdfas.org.uk
SUMMARY:Ian Keable: History of Cartoons
DESCRIPTION:This lecture tracks the early stages of cartoons and how\, through the works of Hogarth and James Gillray\, they gradually evolved. Copious illustrations abound from Tenniel\, Leech\, Searle\, Robinson\, and Giles.
URL:https://www.sandwichdfas.org.uk/tasevent/5th-february-2024-ian-keable-history-of-cartoons/
LOCATION:Guests are always welcome at our lectures. Just come along and pay £7 on the door. No reservation required.\, Guildhall\, Sandwich\, CT13 9AH
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240108T200000
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SUMMARY:Tony Lidington: The Evolution of British Seaside Heroes.
DESCRIPTION:British seaside and how the entertainments there evolved. Pierrot troupes and concert parties were ubiquitous throughout the seaside resorts of Britain\, but what is a Pierrot troupe?
URL:https://www.sandwichdfas.org.uk/tasevent/tony-lidington-the-evolution-of-british-seaside-heroes/
LOCATION:Guests are always welcome at our lectures. Just come along and pay £7 on the door. No reservation required.\, Guildhall\, Sandwich\, CT13 9AH
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231204T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231204T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T154851
CREATED:20220908T191411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231112T090019Z
UID:3511-1701716400-1701720000@www.sandwichdfas.org.uk
SUMMARY:Leslie Primo: “The Three Magi”
DESCRIPTION:This lecture will seek to unravel the myth and the iconography behind the proliferation of the story of the adoration of the magi\, from its Eastern and pagan roots to its current Christian interpretation\, and will examine the actual origins of the story and how much of a bearing does that story\, as we understand it\, have on the actual story written in the Bible.
URL:https://www.sandwichdfas.org.uk/tasevent/leslie-primo-the-three-magi/
LOCATION:Guests are always welcome at our lectures. Just come along and pay £7 on the door. No reservation required.\, Guildhall\, Sandwich\, CT13 9AH
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231106T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T154851
CREATED:20220908T190843Z
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UID:3509-1699297200-1699300800@www.sandwichdfas.org.uk
SUMMARY:Roger Mendham: “The Art of the Automobile”
DESCRIPTION:The earliest cars were purely functional and lacked even the most basic of passenger comforts\, such as doors and windscreens. This lecture covers some of the most beautiful cars ever built\, from the ‘horseless carriages’ to the supercars of the 21st century.
URL:https://www.sandwichdfas.org.uk/tasevent/roger-mendham-the-art-of-the-automobile/
LOCATION:Guests are always welcome at our lectures. Just come along and pay £7 on the door. No reservation required.\, Guildhall\, Sandwich\, CT13 9AH
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231002T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231002T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T154852
CREATED:20220908T190700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230409T164653Z
UID:3507-1696273200-1696276800@www.sandwichdfas.org.uk
SUMMARY:Anne Sebba: “That Woman or the Duchess of Style: time to reassess Wallis Simpson”
DESCRIPTION:This lecture looks at why this Baltimore woman\, born in 1896\, was so demonised by the British establishment\, accused of being a spy\, prostitute or Nazi sympathiser\, yet how\, after she married the ex-King and became Duchess of Windsor\, she turned her exile and hatred into a platform from which to launch herself as one of the world’s best dressed women who entertained in the most elegant homes fit for a King. Is it time to reassess her?
URL:https://www.sandwichdfas.org.uk/tasevent/anne-sebba-that-woman-or-the-duchess-of-style-time-to-reassess-wallis-simpson/
LOCATION:Guests are always welcome at our lectures. Just come along and pay £7 on the door. No reservation required.\, Guildhall\, Sandwich\, CT13 9AH
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230904T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230904T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T154852
CREATED:20220908T190359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230409T164432Z
UID:3505-1693854000-1693857600@www.sandwichdfas.org.uk
SUMMARY:Grant Ford: “The Great Auction Houses”
DESCRIPTION:This lecture looks at the origins and development of London’s great auction houses\, studying the notable characters in their histories\, exploring the controversies and mapping their growth from small individual enterprises to monolithic international institutions.
URL:https://www.sandwichdfas.org.uk/tasevent/grant-ford-the-great-auction-houses/
LOCATION:Guests are always welcome at our lectures. Just come along and pay £7 on the door. No reservation required.\, Guildhall\, Sandwich\, CT13 9AH
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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