From 17 December 2011 |
From 17/12/2011 10:30 |
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The Writing Room
George Eliot is well documented in the history of Nuneaton and the museum has long been host to the story of the world famous author. The museum’s writer in residence, Vanessa Oakes, has looked at the legacy created by Eliot and presented a new space for you to come and try your writing skills and see if you could be the next George Eliot?
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Tuesday-Saturday 10.30am-4.30pm Sunday 2.00pm-4.30pm Closed Mondays but open Bank Holiday |
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024 7658 0962 |
Venue: |
Nuneaton Museum & Art Gallery |
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024 7658 0962 |
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FREE |
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1 January 2011 to 4 March 2012 |
From 01/01/2012 10:30 To 04/03/2012 16:30 |
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All Dressed Up
This exhibition from the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Coventry, opens the doors to its amazing costume collection featuring the most glamorous items of evening wear from three very different decades. Discover how people got ‘All Dressed Up’ in the 1890s, 1920s and 1950s. This exhibition is an opportunity to consider how our clothes shape our lives.
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Tuesday-Saturday 10.30am-4.30pm Sunday 2.00pm-4.30pm Closed Mondays but open Bank Holiday |
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(024) 7635 0720 |
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Nuneaton Museum & Art Gallery |
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(024) 7635 0720 |
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FREE |
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14 January – 11 March 2012 |
From 14/01/2012 10:30 To 11/03/2012 16:30 |
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Found in the Fields by Carry Akroyd
Carry makes a welcome return to the museum with a selection of colourful lithographs, printworks, linocuts and serigraphs linking the contemporary landscape to the poetry of the 19 Century poet John Clare (1793 – 1864). The images incorporate text taken from John Clare’s poetry. The lithographs will be for sale priced at £250 each
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Tuesday-Saturday 10.30am-4.30pm Sunday 2.00pm-4.30pm Closed Mondays but open Bank Holiday
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Contact: |
(024) 7635 0720 |
Venue: |
Nuneaton Museum & Art Gallery |
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(024) 7635 0720 |
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FREE |
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28 January – 25 March 2012 |
From 28/01/2012 10:30 To 25/03/2012 |
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Just My Cup of Tea
How do you like your cup of tea, with milk and sugar? And just where does it come from? This exhibition takes us on a fascinating journey of how tea arrived on these shores and became our national drink.
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Tuesday-Saturday 10.30am-4.30pm Sunday 2.00pm-4.30pm Closed Mondays but open Bank Holiday |
Contact: |
(024) 7635 0720 |
Venue: |
Nuneaton Museum & Art Gallery |
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(024) 7635 0720 |
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FREE |
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04/02/2012 |
From 04/02/2012 11:00 To 04/02/2012 16:00 |
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Chinese Themed Event Day
Did you know that 2012 is the Chinese Year of the Dragon? Pop along to Nuneaton Museum & Art Gallery and help us celebrate! Come and experience the orient in our Chinese Themed Event Day. Marvel at Professor Pop-Ups Puppet Show ‘A Very Chinese Puzzle’. There will also be the opportunity to see some of the museum’s fascinating Chinese objects not normally on display. We will also be offering our popular, FREE ‘Make and Take Home’ activities for children on a Chinese theme. Please note that all children must be accompanied by an adult. The puppet shows will take place at 11.30am and 2.30pm. Young visitors will also have an opportunity to make and take home their own Chinese Lantern. Making activities will be available all day from 11.00am until 4.00pm. This event day accompanies our new exhibition ‘Just My Cup of Tea’, now open on the Landing Gallery.
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The puppet shows will take place at 11.30am and 2.30pm. Young visitors will also have an opportunity to make and take home their own Chinese Lantern. Making activities will be available all day from 11.00am until 4.00pm. |
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museum@nuneatonandbedworth.gov.uk |
Venue: |
Nuneaton Museum & Art Gallery |
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024 7635 0720 |
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Prices: |
Free |
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Sun. 5th February, 2012 |
From 05/02/2012 07:00 To 05/02/2012 14:00 |
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Indoor Car Boot Sale
Every Sunday until 25th March, 2012 Toilet facilities and Cafe Pitch price held at £8 or browse for a bargain.
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Contact: |
07760 171808 or 07760 171807 |
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Bedworth Market Hall CV12 8LZ |
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Sun. 12th February, 2012 |
From 12/02/2012 07:00 To 12/02/2012 14:00 |
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Indoor Car Boot Sale
Every Sunday until 25th March, 2012 Toilet facilities and Cafe Pitch price held at £8 or browse for a bargain.
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Contact: |
07760 171808 or 07760 171807 |
Venue: |
Bedworth Market Hall CV12 8LZ |
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Tuesday 14 February Wednesday 15 February Thursday 16 February |
From 14/02/2012 10:30 To 16/02/2012 15:30 |
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Half Term Activities!
Take part in some fantastic tea related activities over Half Term to compliment our new exhibition 'Just My Cup Of Tea' Tuesday 14 February. Cut out and decorate your own teacup and saucer Wednesday 15 February. Make and sail your own Tea Clipper on a stormy sea! Thursday 16 February. Make your own Mad Hatter's Dormouse and Teapot. All activities are free but children must be accompanied by an adult. At busy times you may be asked to wait.
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10.30am - 12.30pm and 1.30pm - 3.30pm |
Contact: |
024 7635 0720 |
Venue: |
Nuneaton Museum & Art Gallery |
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024 7635 0720 |
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Prices: |
Free |
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Wednesday 15 February |
From 15/02/2012 11:15 To 15/02/2012 11:45 |
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Stories & Rhyme For Under 5s!
Come along to our fantastic monthly Story & Rhyme session at the museum. Hear a story and join in with Melly for some rhymes and movement. Be prepared to makesome noise and have lots of fun! All children must be accompanied by an adult.
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11.15am to 11.45am |
Contact: |
024 7635 0720 |
Venue: |
Nuneaton Museum & Art Gallery |
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024 7635 0720 |
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Prices: |
Free |
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Sun. 19th February, 2012 |
From 19/02/2012 07:00 To 19/02/2012 14:00 |
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Indoor Car Boot Sale
Every Sunday until 25th March, 2012 Toilet facilities and Cafe Pitch price held at £8 or browse for a bargain.
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Contact: |
07760 171 808 or 07760 171807 |
Venue: |
Bedworth Market Hall CV12 8LZ |
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Sun. 26th February, 2012 |
From 26/02/2012 07:00 To 26/02/2012 14:00 |
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Indoor Car Boot Sale
Every Sunday until 25th March, 2012 Toilet facilities and Cafe Pitch price held at £8 or browse for a bargain.
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Contact: |
07760 171 808 or 07760 171807 |
Venue: |
Bedworth Market Hall CV12 8LZ |
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