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Welcome to The Stanley Spencer Gallery

This Gallery is dedicated to the life and work of Sir Stanley Spencer RA. (1891 - 1959)

The Stanley Spencer Gallery was first opened in 1962, three years after the artist's death. It stands as a lasting memorial to the man who became synonymous with the village of Cookham. He loved his home; it gave him the strength and comfort he needed to be able to allow his imagination to soar and to fully exploit his genius talent for drawing and painting. In 2012 the Gallery celebrates its 50th Anniversary..

Opened by Spencer's friends and supporters it is still totally run by volunteers and has a wonderful collection of more than 100 of his paintings and drawings. In 2007 the Gallery was awarded a large grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund which enabled the former Methodist chapel to be transformed into a stunning exhibition space. Two exhibitions are held each year. The Summer Exhibition sees the Gallery's own collection augmented with loans from other galleries and private owners. There is also a fine archive of photographs, books and other written material. The Gallery welcomes both the casual browser and the serious student equally.

Kings Hall, High Street, Cookham on Thames, Berkshire, SL6 9SJ Tel: +44 01628 471885

OPENING TIMES:

SUMMER: 1 April - 31 October 2012
EVERY DAY 10.30 am - 5.30 pm
WINTER: 3 November 2011 - 15 January 2012 (the Gallery will open again on Saturday 4th February 2012)
Thursday to Sunday only 11.00 am - 4.30 pm (From 22 December 2011 - 2 January 2012 open 7 days a week apart from Christmas Day)
 

ADMISSION CHARGES

ADULTS £5.00
CONCESSIONS £4.00 (Seniors, Students)
The Art Fund - Free
CHILDREN Free (with adult)
FRIENDS Free (ON PRODUCTION OF MEMBERSHIP CARD)
GROUP BOOKINGS WITH TALK £30 PLUS ADMISSION. WALK ONLY £20 (MUST BE BOOKED IN ADVANCE: 01628 471885) Talk and Walk £50.


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