New Display Opens Next Tuesday
Warden Abbey Revealed
Opens Tuesday 19th October
Outside Settlement Gallery, Free Entry
Research by the Old Warden History and Heritage Society alongside the results of a geophysical survey by MOLA (Northampton) have
revealed the grandeur Warden Abbey.
Former English Heritage artist, Peter Dunn, has created a reconstruction painting based on this work, showing how Warden Abbey may have looked c.1370. The painting will be on display alongside a selection of archaeological artefacts recovered from excavation at Warden Abbey.
Find out more here.
Image: Early 14th century floor tile in the shape of a Lion’s head, Warden Abbey. Courtesy of the Southill Estate
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Airship Lanterns Workshop
Airship Paper Lanterns
Saturday 16th October
Free Entry, Booking Essential
We have a few spaces left for our 2:45pm workshop tomorrow.
Get creative with artist Anne-Marie Abbate and decorate your own airship paper lantern with a futuristic design. We will be using tissue paper and glue to make our designs, so be sure to wear your messy clothes! Aimed at children aged 5+. Book your free tickets online here.
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Wellbeing Events
Pilates Classes
Every Monday
2:45pm – 3:30pm, £3 per person
Join us for relaxing Pilates classes surrounded by the art in the galleries at The Higgins Bedford
No need to book as places are offered on a first come, first served basis on the day.
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Tea Party Poetry
Saturday 23rd October
2pm – 4pm, Free Entry
Join Satwinder to help improve your feelings of wellbeing and give a voice to your thoughts and emotions through poetry writing, alongside tea and treats.
More Tea Party Poetry sessions are available on 27th November and 11th December.
No experience needed to join, but these sessions are suitable for ages 16+.
To book your place, email vicki.blair@bedford.gov.uk or call 01234 276362
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Your Museum From Home
We have some activities and content to accompany our current exhibitions that you can enjoy from home.
Going to Town – 200 Years of Bedford’s Art
Enjoy this new video exploring Marianne Norman’s watercolour painting of Bedford’s Shire Hall and Town Hall from 1910. Watch it here.
Airship Dreams: Escaping Gravity
To mark the 91st anniversary of the R101 airship’s demise, Lydia Saul (Keeper of Social History) and Mike Stubbs (lead artist for the Airship Dreams: Escaping Gravity installation) joined the History Hack podcast to talk about commemorating the 1930 crash and Bedfordshire’s airship legacy. Listen to the podcast here.
Shopping at The Higgins Bedford
Start your Christmas shopping early with a range of bespoke items inspired by our collections and exhibitions.
We have a wonderful selection of cards, including Tabitha Mary’s winter scenes of Bedford.
The ever-popular advent calendars by Angela Harding are stocked alongside beautifully designed tea towels and notecards.
There’s also special gifts including 1000 piece jigsaws and books ranging from Edward Bawden’s art to Bedfordshire’s airship heritage.
If you’re looking ahead to next year, then make sure to grab the new Higgins 2022 calendar featuring artworks of Bedford through the centuries, several of which are currently on display in the Going to Town exhibition.
No need to book to only visit the shop, just pop in.
Plan your visit to The Higgins Bedford and book your FREE online ticket here.
If you are unable to book online, please telephone the Box Office on 01234 718044 – available Monday to Friday from 11am to 3pm.
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