Grayson Perry, Spirit Jar. Arts Council Collection, Southbank Centre, London. © the artist
Grayson Perry, Spirit Jar. Arts Council Collection, Southbank Centre, London. © the artist
Cannon Hall Museum is excited to announce a very special arrival to the stunning Georgian Country house. From Saturday, 19 October until Sunday 22 December visitors have the unique opportunity to see a spotlight loan by Turner Prize winner 2003, Grayson Perry.
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Visitors will enjoy a ‘pear’fect day at Cannon Hall on Sunday, 22 September as they celebrate the Hall’s annual Pear Day. The stunning Georgian country house hosts the spectacular free event each year to commemorate the harvest of the historic pears, which are an important part of Cannon Hall’s past. People can come along between 11am and 4pm and taste the pears, which will be available to buy alongside a selection of other tasty produce from the gardens.
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Barnsley Museums have invited artists and photographers Jan Williams and Chris Teasdale to bring their unique mobile gallery to the streets of Wombwell. Their bright yellow caravan - a lovingly reincarnated1969 Bluebird Europe - will make its Wombwell debut on the High Street next to Gabby’s Florists on Saturday 14 September during the Heritage Open Day weekend. Further market day appearances will follow over the course of a month.
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