…are underrepresented in the history of art and in art collections, Towneley included.
Credit the fabulous women in your life this International Women's Day ♀️
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…are underrepresented in the history of art and in art collections, Towneley included.
Credit the fabulous women in your life this International Women's Day ♀️
…thought to have painted over 400 paintings but tragically died during childbirth in 1842. Since then she has been overlooked but Sanchez-Cabello and Busiakiewicz are in process of compiling a catalogue of her works, giving Soyer the credit she deserves.
This is important work as women…
To mark International Women's Day we're sharing some exciting & interesting news. The painting 'Young Girl with a Dog' has long been attributed to Edwin Landseer but research carried out by Dominic Sanchez-Cabello and Adam Busiakiewicz has revealed the true artist to be Emma Soyer.
Soyer is…
….trying to find my favourite mouse, when I stumbled into the the Local Crafts & Industries Museum only to find a very rare Craft Mouse. He is defiantly my favourite! Have you seen him hiding?”
#TheMouseTrail
#LocalCrafts
🌟Welcome to our Friday favourites🌟
Our Volunteer Alan’s favourite is the Carpenter Mouse over at the Local Craft & Industries Museum located at the back of the Hall🐭
Alan says “Having toured Towneley Hall with the grandchildren enjoying the Mouse Trail and enjoying these lovely creatures….
….you very much for your patience whilst we make important improvements at Towneley.
#towneleybehindthescenes
#ThankYouForBearingWithUs
#InvestmentInHeritage
P L E A S E N O T E
The chapel will be closed to visitors until the end of March to allow the installation of a new lighting system.
We are working hard to update the lighting throughout the Hall and apologise for any inconvenience caused. We will keep you updated on progress.
Thank…
…..looking beautiful and provide nature with a home 🕊️
#OutdoorTown
#WorldWildlifeDay
….fragile habitats.
Within the grounds at Towneley you can see wildflowers, formal garden arrangements and woodland, which all help to support local wildlife, which in turn, helps to support us 🌱
Thank you to our fab Grounds Team and the wonderful Friends of Towneley Park who keep Towneley….
It's been a beautiful day today at Towneley ☀️
The daffodils are in flower, buds are appearing on shrubs & trees and birds are singing! Today is also World Wildlife Day, a day to celebrate all wildlife and the fantastic conservation work being done around the world to protect biodiversity and….
We had an unexpected visitor to the Hall this morning 🐸
But as we're closed on Mondays we had to redirect this lovely little toad to the park, thankfully Cas from our grounds team was on hand to help him find his way. Hopefully he can hop by again Wednesday - Sunday when we're open.
….of Christmases and Queen Elizabeth’s coronation, families gathered watching together. Young visitors are surprised to learn that until 1982 there were only three channels to choose from! 📺
Welcome to our Friday favourites🌟
Our Volunteer Tony’s favourite is the collection of TVs & radios displayed in the Museum of Local Crafts & Industries.
Tony says “ I like this collection of because lots of visitors have their own lovely memories of growing up with similar sets. Memories of….
…can also see it online. It's our 'one in a million' artwork found on Art UK where you can explore a million artworks from collections across the UK 🖼️
#ArtUK10thBirthday
Happy 10th birthday to @artukdotorg.bsky.social 🎉
To celebrate 10 years of making art accessible we're sharing this happy, springtime painting, 'Ring-a-Ring-a-Roses-Oh' by Frederick Morgan (1856-1927).
You can see this fabulous painting in our art gallery, but if you can't visit in person you….
This weekend we welcomed baby Noah. We think he’s our youngest visitor in the Hall! He was only 16 days old ❤️ and has already had his photo with Bill the Bear 🐻
🎵 This afternoon the Regency Rooms were once again filled with music and song, as visitors to the Hall were treated to a wonderful performance by Colne Orpheus Glee Union choir 🎵
👏 Thank you so much to the choir, which includes one of our Towneley volunteers Allan, and the soloists too 👏
….purrfect opportunity to share this beauty" 😻
#nationalloveyourpetday
#louiswain
…beautiful cat, I had to pick this illustration by Louis Wain, one of my favourite artists. We have many works in the collection depicting pets but due to the delicate nature of watercolours the illustration collection is not often displayed, so this seemed the…
⭐ Welcome to our Friday Favourites ⭐
Today's picture comes from our Curator Teri, who has chosen this illustration by Louis Wain (1860-1939) 😸 Teri says
"Today is National Love Your Pet Day! I love cats & dogs, and the Towneley team are all a little pet crazy, but as the proud owner of a…
💫 As Ramadan begins, we send our warmest wishes to everyone who is observing this special month.
May this Ramadan bring peace, reflection and blessings to you and your families 💫
….intended market and often included familiar scenes and motifs.
Both tickets are currently on loan to the Manchester Museum where you can see them in the fabulous Lee Kai Hung Chinese Culture Gallery.
To celebrate Chinese New Year we are sharing two beautiful shippers' tickets, made for the Chinese export market. The tickets, made between 1850 and 1950, were attached to bales or bolts of cloth made in Lancashire before being shipped around the world. The tickets were designed to appeal to their….
….and Park Life Café at Towneley Park and Rotunda Cafe at Towneley Park for tasty treats 🍰. Enjoy the beautiful parkland where you can take a walk, spot squirrels and see the wonderful snowdrops popping their heads up 🌱
❤️ Come and make Towneley your happy place ❤️
#fallinloveatTowneley
#welcomeback
…..and romance 🖼️.
❤️ Our fabulous team of friendly volunteers are ready to welcome you...
Opening times from 14th February:
❤️ Wednesday-Sunday
🕰️ 12-4.30pm (last entry 4pm)
🎟️ £5.60 (for 12 month entry)
Free for 17s & under, students and carers
🌳 There’s plenty of parking, a gift shop and…..
❤️ Fall in love all over again at Towneley
WE’RE OPEN!
Towneley Hall re-opens for the new season on 14th February!
❤️ Why not come and rekindle your love for the recently-restored Hall. It looks stunning, the period rooms are beautiful, and the paintings in the art gallery are full of stories…
….Queen Victoria in 1897, marking 60 years of her reign. It celebrates and shows the grandeur and pride of the Victorian era. I admire the incredible detail in the buildings and crowd”.
🌟Welcome to our Friday favourites🌟
Our Museum Assistant Jemma’s favourite is the painting “Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee” by Genaro d'Amato (1857-1947), oil on canvas, 1897-1899. It was purchased for the collection in 1905 🖼️
Jemma says “ The painting represents the Diamond Jubilee of….
🔸Education Workshop Leader (casual)
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🤩 Come and work with us! 🤩
We’re looking to expand our casual staff team with two exciting roles!
Please see the links below for full details of each role. Deadline for applications is 20th February.
🔸Visitor Services Assistant (casual)
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