Beach Scene by Florence Hess Pannett Art Gallery, Whitby Florence Hess (1891 – 1974) is primarily known for painting coastal scenes, particularly from Yorkshire and Norfolk. She was closely associated with the Staithes Group of Artists and the...
Please note – some people may find this page upsetting. We’d advise caution if sharing this story with those under the age of 14. However, the activity on this page is suitable for all ages but some people may still be upset by its content. ‘The Old...
Teatime at Haworth with the Brontës, by Sonia LawsonThe Mercer Art Gallery, Harrogate This large painting, measuring 152.2cm (H) x 122.4cm (w), dazzles the viewer with colour. The title refers to the writing family, the Brontës, and an imagined shared meal. However,...
Tourism and Travel Posters Travel posters helped to promote holiday destinations which could be reached by train and were displayed at railway stations. The railways were one of the main reasons for the growth in the seaside holiday. Railway Poster advertising...
Exploring Brooch Designs from Roman Britain Brooches were extremely popular in Roman times, worn regardless of gender. Whilst today we might use a variety of fastenings, like zips or press studs, the Romans often used brooches or ‘fibulae’ to fasten...
