You may be interested to know what events have happened, to give you an idea of what we offer…….. 2026 TALK AT THE USHER GALLERY Wednesday 14th October 2026 at 2pm Pugin, Lincoln and the Gothic Revival : Dr Shirley Brooks Sketch of architectural details and font from Lincoln Cathedral Church, drawn by A.W.N. Pugin in 1819 Pugin was not the only person promoting a revival of Gothic architecture in the early 19th century but he was far and away its most persuasive champion. His passionate writings, iconic buildings and his stand at the Great Exhibition of 1851, all fuelled the appetite of Victorian Britain for Gothic buildings, decoration and detail. This talk will look at Pugin’s early connections with Lincoln, where he spent summers as a youth sketching the Gothic ornamentation of the medieval buildings in the Cathedral Close. It will look at the social networks within which ideas about the new style of architecture were promoted and at the work of Pugin’s heirs as Gothic architects: George Gilbert Scott, George Frederick Bodley. Examples of his work in Lincoln and further afield will be considered. The cost is £8 per member, £10 for guests. Please invite friends or family if you wish (and encourage them to join FLMAG) Please pay by BACS A/c 43171944 sort code 050563 reference ‘oct talk’ and return your booking information to cbjcowham@hotmail.com or post your cheque with your details to Carey Cowham 6 Hamilton Road Lincoln LN5 8ED (phone 07769535467) You can as usual pay at the door but it helps to know numbers to set up the room so let me know if you are able Wednesday 15th July 2026 at 2pm Threads of History: An Introduction to Textile Conservation Dr. Leah Warriner-Wood, Senior Lecturer in the Conservation of Cultural Heritage at Lincoln University will speak to us about this interesting subject which has links to our past contribution to the museum in relation to the Mantua Historic textiles are more than beautiful objects – they are tangible links to our personal, cultural, and collective histories. From wedding dresses and military banners to tapestries and samplers, these fabrics carry the stories of the people who made, wore, and cherished them. This engaging talk offers a fascinating introduction to the world of textile conservation. Whether you're a collector, a family historian, or simply someone who treasures vintage or historic garments, you'll gain valuable insight into the composition of historic textiles, what causes them to deteriorate, and how conservators work to protect both the stitches of the past, and the stories they hold. The cost is £8 per member, £10 non members, please invite friends or family if you wish (and encourage them to join FLMAG) What’s on your walls? Understanding and conserving historic wallpapers. a talk at the Usher Gallery by Lynda Skipper, Lincoln University Wednesday 15th April 2026 at 2pm Dr Lynda Skipper who holds PhD in Biochemistry and a Masters in Conservation. is a conservator and heritage scientist, with research interests including wallpapers, pigments, and biodeterioration. She worked as a conservator for the Science Museum and National Trust before joining the University of Lincoln in 2011. In addition to teaching and research, she carries out projects for external clients and has worked on a range of wallpaper conservation projects including St Pancras Hotel in London and, more locally, Mrs Smith’s Cottage in Navenby. This talk explores how science contributes to the understanding and conservation of historic interiors, using examples from Lynda's work on a range of different historic wallpaper projects. From toxic wallpaper pigments to the dating of paper, we'll look at the variety of ways that science and conservation combine to help us understand more about the past, and preserve historic interiors for the future. The cost is £8 per member, please invite friends or family if you wish (and encourage them to join FLMAG) Please pay by BACS A/c 43171944 sort code 050563 reference ‘Aprtalk’ and return your booking information below to cbjcowham@hotmail.com or post your cheque with this form to Carey Cowham 6 Hamilton Road Lincoln LN5 8ED (phone 07769535467) You can as usual pay at the door (please bring the correct money) but it helps to know numbers to set up the room so let me know if you are able. The Pre Raphaelites Fantasy and Reality Wednesday 11th March 2026 in the Usher Gallery at 2pm £8 A Talk by Jim Cheshire Associate Professor of History at Lincoln University TALK AT THE USHER GALLERY Wednesday 11th February 2026 at 2pm Liberty’s: Family, Firm and Fashion Horace Liberty will be giving us an illustrated talk on the history of Liberty’s of London.  This is a talk which encompasses aspects of family history, social history and the decorative arts.  The Liberty store celebrated 150 years in 2025, and it continues to be at the cutting edge of design. To mark their special year Liberty's commissioned new fabric designs by Sir Grayson Perry - still a firm favourite in Lincolnshire Museums, twenty years after his exhibition 'The Charms of Lincolnshire' in 2006. Liberty department store in London DiscoA340 Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 The cost is £8 per member, please invite friends or family if you wish (and encourage them to join FLMAG) 2025 Recent Museum Acquisitions A talk by Dawn Heywood Tuesday 11th November 2.0pm in the Usher Gallery Gold and garnet pendant found at Grasby The cost will be £8 per member. ooo000ooo A Talk by Chris Hewis 2.00pm Wednesday October 22nd In the Usher Gallery A Pictorial Tour of Bygone Lincoln Victorian and Edwardian photographers recorded everything from Royal Visits to everyday events in the City. Using photographs from the 'John Wilson Collection', see how much the City has changed in 100 years. Chris Hewis is Chair of Saxilby and District History Group and the Treasurer of the Society for Lincolnshire History and Archaeology. He has written several books and articles on local history and was a regular member of BBC Radio Lincolnshire’s ‘Lunch Bunch’. The cost will be £8 per member, please bring a guest. ooo000ooo Tuesday 8th September 2025 Three night stay in Norwich Depart Lincoln 8.0 am 11 September 2025 10:30 Special Event - Usher Rehang £8 Andrea Martin will take us round the gallery to see the rehang Booking form and further information here Wednesday 16th April 2025 1.30pm Usher Gallery AGM Doors open at 1pm Wednesday 16th April 2025 2pm Usher Gallery Marion Sander Restoration of the Barbican Hotel Click here for the website Barbican Hotel 1966 A Talk and Tour to view the Cooke’s Cake Breaker and other Cooke agricultural machinery 10am on Tuesday 13th May at the at Museum of Lincolnshire Life, Burton Road Lincoln Sara Basquil, Collections Development Officer will talk to us about the Cooke’s Cake Breaker, donated by Friends Mr and Mrs Price and with transport costs funded by FLMAG. There will be an introductory talk in the Learning Space, then short tour of the site looking at other Cooke material. Tea and cake (edible!) included The cost will be £8 per member, please bring a guest. Wednesday 11th June 2025 Samantha Wright Bardney Manor & Restoration of the Garden 10am Church Lane TF12006925 Click here for their website Tuesday 8th July 2025 10am and 11.15am Heritage Lincolnshire Restoration of Greyfriars Click here for their website A Presentation by Dr Shirley Brook 2.00pm Wednesday March 19th in the Usher Gallery Art Nouveau and other influences on Lincoln’s street scene The dawn of the twentieth century saw a burgeoning new class of people living in the fashionable suburbs of our city. Art Nouveau, new art for a new age, was the design motif which embodied their aspirations and achievements. In this talk the external embellishment of suburban housing erected around the turn of the century in Lincoln will be examined to show how it reflects this new age. Particular reference will be made to the ceramic tiling in doorways. A welcome return to speak to us by local historian Dr Shirley Brook who has a specialist interest in local vernacular architecture

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