Yesterday was full on, today was even busier. Why is Sunday a more popular day? Local artist Steve Whitworth held a drop in sketching session where inspiration had to be gained from the building. Members of the Edgar Wood Society led a walk around the Conservation Area and EW’s buildings, while others greeted, informed and …
The first day of HODs was full on, with thanks to all the hard work by volunteers in the preparation of the exhibition and stewarding by Edgar Wood Society members. Among the visitors it was good to see the MP for Heywood and Middleton North, Elsie Blundell. Also visiting were Middleton Councillors, Elizabeth Atewologun and …
In preparation for Heritage Open Days, society members were busy all day. Eighteen display boards had been been hung and needed painting. Moira and Christine had mastered the rollers by the eighteenth board. Steve gave a helping hand before turning his skill to sign writing. The next task will be mounting the exhibition, it will …
The Arts & Crafts Church and Edgar Wood Rooms are open for art exhibitions, workshops and events on: 7, 8, 11, 14 & 15 September 2024 Church: Saturdays & Wednesdays 10:30am until 4pm, Sunday 1-4pm Edgar Wood Rooms: Saturdays 10:30am until 12pm, Wednesdays 10:30 until 4pm, Sunday 1-4pm ‘The chapel is a knockout’ says the …
Society members enjoyed a day out in Liverpool. They all came back smiling after visiting Ullet Road Unitarian Church, Sefton Park and Sudley House. A visit to this beautiful church at Ullet Rd (built 1896-1902) is highly recommended. This Arts and Crafts masterpiece shows craftsmanship of excellence, whether the masonry, woodwork or metalwork, from the …
A warm thank you to Vicky and Duncan for hosting members of the Edgar Wood Society to their home Briarcourt, which they moved into ten years ago. It has been, and is, a labour of love restoring this Edgar Wood property. A book titled ‘Briarcourt – The story of a house with heart’, published by …
In readiness for the proposed art exhibition including work by EW and owned by the Society, the paintings have been taken for expert advice on their conservation. It was nice to be informed that generally they were in a good condition. In order to preserve them for the future, some work is required before framing …
The sun shone for the first tour of 2024 of the Middleton Conservation Area and Edgar Wood Buildings led by members of the Edgar Wood Society. Visitors had travelled from Liverpool, Rossendale and Lindley (Huddersfield) as well as others from here in Middleton. I am please to report that they enjoyed the walk and visit …
Nick, a Society researcher and friend, joined the group over ten years ago. He moved to live in Finland pre-covid, he recently returned home to see family and also give an update on his research regarding the importance of Edgar Wood to the ‘Moderns’ – architects of the period around 1900. Using published documentary evidence, …
Community Culture Co-op held a drop in sessions including: A Family Art Workshop, live opera and a Land Artist, Friday 23 Feb. On Saturday 24th in addition to the Art Workshop, the Skylight Circus Activities were showing and teaching children (and some adults) circus skills. If this wasn’t enough, there was Indian Music with Sitar …
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