Past Exhibitions and Events
Annual Sterne Lecture 2012 - Jonathan Meades
28th September 12 - 29th September 12
The annual Sterne Lecture will take the form of a walking tour of Coxwold with Jonathan Meades, 11.00am - 29 September 2012 SOLD OUT and a book launch on 28 September 2012 - FREE TICKETS AVAILABLE Find out more about Annual Sterne Lecture 2012 - Jonathan Meades.
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'Not Waving but Drowning' : Gabriel JosipoviciAdam Thirlwell - The End of the Birthday*
Printed in Norfolk : Coracle Publications 1989 - 2012
15th September 12 - 14th October 12
An exhibition of work by leading artists’ book publisher Coracle made during the period 1989 to 2012. Printed in Norfolk will showcase artists’ books, poetry, critical documents, ephemera, catalogues and anthologies. Find out more about Printed in Norfolk : Coracle Publications 1989 - 2012.
DO or DIY
4th August 12 - 14th September 12
DO or DIY intervenes in the gardens at Shandy Hall. This exhibition in the landscape offers an introduction to the concealed history of do-it-yourself publishing, as undertaken by some of the most revered writers of the modern Western canon. Find out more about DO or DIY.
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The Perverse Library
FOUND IN THE FIELDS - an exhibition of artist’s prints by Carry Akroyd.
15th July 12 - 7th September 12
This exhibition includes a series of hand-drawn lithographs which incorporate quotations from the poems of John Clare, the nineteenth century ‘Peasant Poet’ Find out more about FOUND IN THE FIELDS - an exhibition of artist’s prints by Carry Akroyd..
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The Wood is Sweet by Carry Akroyd
National Insect Week Cryptic Crossword
25th June 12 - 15th July 12
To mark National Insect Week Shandy Hall has commissioned a special crossword from Araucaria of the Guardian newspaper which can be downloaded here. Find out more about National Insect Week Cryptic Crossword.
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FOUND IN THE FIELDS - an exhibition of artist’s prints by Carry Akroyd.
Sterne and the Square Piano
2012
A concert with David Owen Norris including music found in the collection at Shandy Hall. St. Michael's Church, Coxwold. 6.30pm Tickets £10. Find out more about Sterne and the Square Piano.
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Precious Cargo : Eliza Draper An Absent Presence'Hope Shortens all Journies'
'Hope Shortens all Journies'
2012
Coope, Boyes and Simpson perform a selection of songs traditional and contemporary, set against the story of Sterne’s relationship with Eliza Draper. Find out more about 'Hope Shortens all Journies'.
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Songs of Freedom and OppressionVoices at the Door
Precious Cargo : Eliza Draper An Absent Presence
Precious Cargo : Eliza Draper An Absent Presence
29th April 12 - 29th June 12
The Precious Cargo project focuses on an interpretation of the “absent presence” Sterne had with his “muse”, Eliza Draper, before and during her long sea-voyage to India in 1767. Find out more about Precious Cargo : Eliza Draper An Absent Presence.
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'Hope Shortens all Journies'
The Digital Opera Ensemble present: A Sentimental Journey
28th March 12 - 29th March 12
A Sentimental Journey is a digital opera for a mixed ensemble of technologies, remote audiences and live performers. Performed at York Theatre Royal. Find out more about The Digital Opera Ensemble present: A Sentimental Journey.
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'Hope Shortens all Journies'
Sea Swim
2012
Join Sea Swim as it heads inland to Shandy Hall for a day with its pop-up exhibition including an immersive sound piece, a range of creative documentation and short films, all exploring a year of swimming in the North Sea. Find out more about Sea Swim.
Marbling Workshop with Christopher Rowlatt
2011
SOLD OUT - Marbling Workshop with Christopher Rowlatt. Sunday 23 October, 10am - 4pm. £30 booking essential. Find out more about Marbling Workshop with Christopher Rowlatt.
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The Emblem of My Work
A Day Out at Shandy Hall with Eugen Gomringer
2011
Reading and presentation by Gomringer, together with informal conversation at Shandy Hall. 11.45am - 5.00pm. Tickets £15. Lunch included. Find out more about A Day Out at Shandy Hall with Eugen Gomringer.
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The Emblem of My Work