Lady Butler: Battles Artist

by Felicity Herring

Thursday 10 January 2013

In 1874, this genteel Victorian Lady sent a painting of the Crimean War to the Royal Academy where it was an outstanding success. From then on she almost exclusively painted battle scenes from Waterloo to Afghanistan and WW1.

More Upcoming Talks

Talks are held in the Digby Hall, Hound Street, Sherborne, starting at 8pm.

Complimentary tea and coffee are available from 7.15pm.

25 Sep
2012

Merchandise, Merriment and Middens: an odyssey through the 18th century streets of Sherborne

by George Tatham

Tuesday 25 September 2012
This talk will consider aspects of the cultural, social and economic experience of living in 18th century Sherborne with its market, industries, shops, inns and two provincial newspapers.
9 Oct
2012

Alan Turing – Bletchley Park Codebreaker

by Dr Mark Baldwin

Tuesday 9 October 2012
Using an unrivalled collection of slides, Dr Baldwin will explain the workings of the Enigma machine.