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Newport, Shropshire

Group Category: History

  • Art Appreciation

    The group meets on the second Tuesday or Wednesday of the month, every 3-4 months. At the meeting members will usually draw up a programme of visits to cover the next two or three months to take in both major and local exhibitions. Our definition of 'art' is broad and has already included ceramics, sculpture,… Read more

  • Art History

    Newport Art History group started in March 2022 with nine people joining initially. A mix of topics was scheduled for the first 6-8 monthly meetings and members agreed to present topics of particular interest to them. Highlights in the first year included a session on early mark making ( Cave Art) further sessions on Egyptian… Read more

  • Historic Houses/Gardens

    The group meets about every 3 months at the Barley Mow to chat and decide where we should all like to go. This year we have visited 4 National Trust properties. These include Wightwick Manor, Cronk Hill, Little Moreton Hall and Mosely Old Hall. We rely on the kindness of members to provide transport. At… Read more

  • Reading Shakespeare

    The aim is to study and understand a Shakespeare play and then see a live performance. The group are studying Henry IV part 2 at the present. Read more