Ealing and Hounslow councils have organised a chance to see Gunnersbury’s historic buildings and join in a range of family activities, all of which are free. You can try pond dipping, 11 to11.45am and 2 to 2.45pm, or have
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Colours of Another Age – the Rothschild Autochromes 6 August 2011- 29 January 2012
An exhibition from the Rothschild Archive The long dream of photographers – to be able to capture the image of the world in colour – finally became reality with the invention in 1907 of the Autochrome. Among the earliest photographers
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Orange Rockcorps at Gunnersbury Park Orangery, 25 June 2011, noon to 4pm
The message below has been circulated to the Friends: if you wish to take part, please use the web address or phone numbe below to register. Calling All Volunteers! Gunnersbury Park is a beautiful 75 hectare (186 acres) landscape of
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FRIENDS EVENTS – DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Park Walk, Saturday 11 June, from 10.30am to 12 noon Walk round the historic landscape of the Park with James Wisdom, to discuss the progress of the restoration project. Meet at the Museum – no need to book, just turn
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Half term activities, 1 June 2011
The Museum will be providing entertaining sessions on 1 June. They suggest coming for a whole day in the Park, with a picnic (there will be a sheltered place to eat if the weather is bad) or taking lunch
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Heavy metal – embroidery exhibition 28 May-19 June 2011
An exhibition of work by the Isleworth & District Embroiderers’ Guild, which includes unusual interpretations of the “heavy metal” theme. You may discover a recreation of Tijou’s fine metalwork at Hampton Court Palace, a view of the Flying Scotsman or
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The Voice of Iranian Artists 1 March- 8 May 2011
An exhibition about the work and heritage of Iranian artists in the UK and particularly in West London. “Fascinating to see a side of Iran most British people are totally unaware of” – museum visitor After the 1979
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Joan Catterall (1941-2011)
Joan Catterall, one of the founder members of the Friends of Gunnersbury Park in 1981, died on 24 February after a long illness. She was our very active Membership Secretary from the beginning until she stepped down in the
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Gunnersbury Park: A Rothschild House 1835-1925, 21 February 2011
7.30pm, 21 February 2011 An illustrated talk by Diana Davis, based upon research for her recent MA thesis, exploring the significance and style of the Large Mansion and how it was used both as a home and for glamorous entertaining.
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Ealing Polish Lives, exhibition until 23 January 2011
This exhibition tells the stories of different generations of Polish residents in Ealing, comparing their lives and experiences. The invasion of Poland by Nazi Germany at the beginning of World War 2 led many Poles to flee their native land.
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