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Apr
20
Sat
Coffee AM at the Highgate Society @ Highgate Society
Apr 20 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Do come along to meet your neighbours, enjoy a good cup of coffee and find out what is happening in Highgate.

The planning committee often have someone on hand to answer planning queries.

Exhibition at Highgate Gallery: The Heart has its Reasons: Three Painters in Conversation: Toby Wiggins, Andrew James, Anthony Connolly @ Highgate Gallery
Apr 20 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The Heart has its Reasons: Three Painters in ConversationHighgate Gallery
The Heart has its Reasons: Three Painters in Conversation

 

The President of the Royal Society of Portrait Painters, Anthony Connolly along with two fellow members, Toby Wiggins and Andrew James, will be curating a unique exhibition that goes to the heart of their reasons for making their work. Sixty new and unseen paintings, drawings and sculptures will form a dynamic dialogue that explores overlapping themes including personal memories, history, landscape, religion and a shared belief in the need for authenticity of spirit to be at the heart of the creative process.

 

Gallery times: Wednesdays to Fridays 13:00-17:00,
Saturdays 11:00-16:00, Sundays 11:00-17:00,
Mondays & Tuesdays Closed
Private View: Friday 12 April 2024 18:00-20:30

Apr
21
Sun
Exhibition at Highgate Gallery: The Heart has its Reasons: Three Painters in Conversation: Toby Wiggins, Andrew James, Anthony Connolly @ Highgate Gallery
Apr 21 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The Heart has its Reasons: Three Painters in ConversationHighgate Gallery
The Heart has its Reasons: Three Painters in Conversation

 

The President of the Royal Society of Portrait Painters, Anthony Connolly along with two fellow members, Toby Wiggins and Andrew James, will be curating a unique exhibition that goes to the heart of their reasons for making their work. Sixty new and unseen paintings, drawings and sculptures will form a dynamic dialogue that explores overlapping themes including personal memories, history, landscape, religion and a shared belief in the need for authenticity of spirit to be at the heart of the creative process.

 

Gallery times: Wednesdays to Fridays 13:00-17:00,
Saturdays 11:00-16:00, Sundays 11:00-17:00,
Mondays & Tuesdays Closed
Private View: Friday 12 April 2024 18:00-20:30

Apr
24
Wed
Exhibition at Highgate Gallery: The Heart has its Reasons: Three Painters in Conversation: Toby Wiggins, Andrew James, Anthony Connolly @ Highgate Gallery
Apr 24 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The Heart has its Reasons: Three Painters in ConversationHighgate Gallery
The Heart has its Reasons: Three Painters in Conversation

 

The President of the Royal Society of Portrait Painters, Anthony Connolly along with two fellow members, Toby Wiggins and Andrew James, will be curating a unique exhibition that goes to the heart of their reasons for making their work. Sixty new and unseen paintings, drawings and sculptures will form a dynamic dialogue that explores overlapping themes including personal memories, history, landscape, religion and a shared belief in the need for authenticity of spirit to be at the heart of the creative process.

 

Gallery times: Wednesdays to Fridays 13:00-17:00,
Saturdays 11:00-16:00, Sundays 11:00-17:00,
Mondays & Tuesdays Closed
Private View: Friday 12 April 2024 18:00-20:30

Apr
25
Thu
Exhibition at Highgate Gallery: The Heart has its Reasons: Three Painters in Conversation: Toby Wiggins, Andrew James, Anthony Connolly @ Highgate Gallery
Apr 25 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The Heart has its Reasons: Three Painters in ConversationHighgate Gallery
The Heart has its Reasons: Three Painters in Conversation

 

The President of the Royal Society of Portrait Painters, Anthony Connolly along with two fellow members, Toby Wiggins and Andrew James, will be curating a unique exhibition that goes to the heart of their reasons for making their work. Sixty new and unseen paintings, drawings and sculptures will form a dynamic dialogue that explores overlapping themes including personal memories, history, landscape, religion and a shared belief in the need for authenticity of spirit to be at the heart of the creative process.

 

Gallery times: Wednesdays to Fridays 13:00-17:00,
Saturdays 11:00-16:00, Sundays 11:00-17:00,
Mondays & Tuesdays Closed
Private View: Friday 12 April 2024 18:00-20:30

Apr
26
Fri
Highgate Society Spring Social @ Highgate Sopciety
Apr 26 @ 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm

Friday 26th April 2024
7.00 to 8.15 pm
10A South Grove N6 6BS
Entry £6 on the door (booking not required).

Come and celebrate the arrival of spring while enjoying a glass of wine or two (or a soft drink) in the company of old friends or while making new ones.

This event is open to all.

Apr
27
Sat
Coffee AM at the Highgate Society @ Highgate Society
Apr 27 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Do come along to meet your neighbours, enjoy a good cup of coffee and find out what is happening in Highgate.

The planning committee often have someone on hand to answer planning queries.

Apr
30
Tue
The Annual Merry Mug Quiz @ HLSI
Apr 30 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

The Annual Merry Mug Quiz

Tuesday 30th April  2024  7.30 for 8.00 pm  HLSI, 11 South Grove N6 6BS  The Highgate Society takes on the Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution in the annual general knowledge challenge. No need to book or form a team. Just come along and join a table. (Highgate Society and HLSI members only.)

May
4
Sat
Coffee AM at the Highgate Society @ Highgate Society
May 4 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Do come along to meet your neighbours, enjoy a good cup of coffee and find out what is happening in Highgate.

The planning committee often have someone on hand to answer planning queries.

May
6
Mon
Coffee and Computers @ Highgate Society
May 6 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Monday 6 Nov coffee computers 10 30

May
10
Fri
Exhibition at Highgate Gallery: The Heart has its Reasons: Three Painters in Conversation: Toby Wiggins, Andrew James, Anthony Connolly @ Highgate Gallery
May 10 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Bodenpress: A Walk With Laurie

Laurie Lee’s vivid description of people and space is the inspiration for the sixth literary themed exhibition from Bodenpress. Twelve artists interpret Lee’s written word through diverse printmaking techniques, both traditional and modern. The artists will be available throughout the show to discuss their work and promote the practice of printmaking to a wider audience.

Bodenpress: A Walk with Laurie
Bodenpress: A Walk with Laurie

Highgate Gallery opening times:

Wednesday – Fridays: 13.00- 17.00

Saturday: 11.00 – 16.00

Sunday: 11.00 – 17.00

May
11
Sat
Clean Up Highgate @ Highgate Society
May 11 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Coffee AM at the Highgate Society @ Highgate Society
May 11 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Do come along to meet your neighbours, enjoy a good cup of coffee and find out what is happening in Highgate.

The planning committee often have someone on hand to answer planning queries.

Exhibition at Highgate Gallery: The Heart has its Reasons: Three Painters in Conversation: Toby Wiggins, Andrew James, Anthony Connolly @ Highgate Gallery
May 11 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Bodenpress: A Walk With Laurie

Laurie Lee’s vivid description of people and space is the inspiration for the sixth literary themed exhibition from Bodenpress. Twelve artists interpret Lee’s written word through diverse printmaking techniques, both traditional and modern. The artists will be available throughout the show to discuss their work and promote the practice of printmaking to a wider audience.

Bodenpress: A Walk with Laurie
Bodenpress: A Walk with Laurie

Highgate Gallery opening times:

Wednesday – Fridays: 13.00- 17.00

Saturday: 11.00 – 16.00

Sunday: 11.00 – 17.00

May
12
Sun
Exhibition at Highgate Gallery: The Heart has its Reasons: Three Painters in Conversation: Toby Wiggins, Andrew James, Anthony Connolly @ Highgate Gallery
May 12 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Bodenpress: A Walk With Laurie

Laurie Lee’s vivid description of people and space is the inspiration for the sixth literary themed exhibition from Bodenpress. Twelve artists interpret Lee’s written word through diverse printmaking techniques, both traditional and modern. The artists will be available throughout the show to discuss their work and promote the practice of printmaking to a wider audience.

Bodenpress: A Walk with Laurie
Bodenpress: A Walk with Laurie

Highgate Gallery opening times:

Wednesday – Fridays: 13.00- 17.00

Saturday: 11.00 – 16.00

Sunday: 11.00 – 17.00

May
15
Wed
Exhibition at Highgate Gallery: The Heart has its Reasons: Three Painters in Conversation: Toby Wiggins, Andrew James, Anthony Connolly @ Highgate Gallery
May 15 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Bodenpress: A Walk With Laurie

Laurie Lee’s vivid description of people and space is the inspiration for the sixth literary themed exhibition from Bodenpress. Twelve artists interpret Lee’s written word through diverse printmaking techniques, both traditional and modern. The artists will be available throughout the show to discuss their work and promote the practice of printmaking to a wider audience.

Bodenpress: A Walk with Laurie
Bodenpress: A Walk with Laurie

Highgate Gallery opening times:

Wednesday – Fridays: 13.00- 17.00

Saturday: 11.00 – 16.00

Sunday: 11.00 – 17.00

From Blackpool to Highgate @ Highgate Society and zoom
May 15 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Wednesday 15th May 2024 7.30 pm.
10A South Grove N6 6BS and on Zoom.

John Plews ran the Highgate venue ‘Upstairs at the Gatehouse’ for 26 years He will recount his early days in the entertainment industry which led to an exciting theatrical journey…..”From Blackpool to Highgate”.

May
16
Thu
Exhibition at Highgate Gallery: The Heart has its Reasons: Three Painters in Conversation: Toby Wiggins, Andrew James, Anthony Connolly @ Highgate Gallery
May 16 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Bodenpress: A Walk With Laurie

Laurie Lee’s vivid description of people and space is the inspiration for the sixth literary themed exhibition from Bodenpress. Twelve artists interpret Lee’s written word through diverse printmaking techniques, both traditional and modern. The artists will be available throughout the show to discuss their work and promote the practice of printmaking to a wider audience.

Bodenpress: A Walk with Laurie
Bodenpress: A Walk with Laurie

Highgate Gallery opening times:

Wednesday – Fridays: 13.00- 17.00

Saturday: 11.00 – 16.00

Sunday: 11.00 – 17.00

May
17
Fri
Exhibition at Highgate Gallery: The Heart has its Reasons: Three Painters in Conversation: Toby Wiggins, Andrew James, Anthony Connolly @ Highgate Gallery
May 17 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Bodenpress: A Walk With Laurie

Laurie Lee’s vivid description of people and space is the inspiration for the sixth literary themed exhibition from Bodenpress. Twelve artists interpret Lee’s written word through diverse printmaking techniques, both traditional and modern. The artists will be available throughout the show to discuss their work and promote the practice of printmaking to a wider audience.

Bodenpress: A Walk with Laurie
Bodenpress: A Walk with Laurie

Highgate Gallery opening times:

Wednesday – Fridays: 13.00- 17.00

Saturday: 11.00 – 16.00

Sunday: 11.00 – 17.00

May
18
Sat
Guerrilla Gardening
May 18 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Our Guerrilla Gardening group has been busy with planning for 2024 since our evening workshop in November. Work has included a walk-about through the N6 area to survey 16 potential sites for our activities and developing a map with notes, so that we can assign actions (even if just monitoring) to each site.

We are now looking for people that can join us to grow this initiative. If you can help out at a gardening event (site clearing, pruning, planting), or might be interested in becoming a ‘champion’ for a particular site near you that needs care, or you simply want to know more, please do get in touch via the contact form on the website or by direct email to: infrastructure@highgatesociety.com. A member of the team will be in touch. You can also sign up to our occasional Guerrilla Gardening newsletter.

Meanwhile, the dates for gardening events have been fixed – see below – so do ‘save the date’ in your diary, if you are interested. We will provide further information as to the event activity and location, each month. Please note, some are evening events and they are not only Saturdays!

Saturday 23 March 10–12 noon
Saturday 20 April 10–12 noon
Saturday 18 May 2.30–4.30pm
Thursday 20 June 7.30–9.30 pm
Friday 19 July 7.30–9.30 pm
Saturday 17 August 10–12 noon
Wednesday 11 September 7.30–9.30pm
Saturday 19 October 2.30–4.30pm
Saturday 16 November 10–12 noon
Saturday 14 December 10–12 noon
Coffee AM at the Highgate Society @ Highgate Society
May 18 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Do come along to meet your neighbours, enjoy a good cup of coffee and find out what is happening in Highgate.

The planning committee often have someone on hand to answer planning queries.

As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning @ Highgate Gallery
May 18 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Boden Press exhibition A Walk With Laurie is a collection of works inspired by his classic book As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning.
Jonathan Byrd is a guitarist specialising in classical and Spanish styles. He will be installed in the gallery to perform a bespoke piece inspired by the paintings on show.

Exhibition at Highgate Gallery: The Heart has its Reasons: Three Painters in Conversation: Toby Wiggins, Andrew James, Anthony Connolly @ Highgate Gallery
May 18 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Bodenpress: A Walk With Laurie

Laurie Lee’s vivid description of people and space is the inspiration for the sixth literary themed exhibition from Bodenpress. Twelve artists interpret Lee’s written word through diverse printmaking techniques, both traditional and modern. The artists will be available throughout the show to discuss their work and promote the practice of printmaking to a wider audience.

Bodenpress: A Walk with Laurie
Bodenpress: A Walk with Laurie

Highgate Gallery opening times:

Wednesday – Fridays: 13.00- 17.00

Saturday: 11.00 – 16.00

Sunday: 11.00 – 17.00

May
19
Sun
Exhibition at Highgate Gallery: The Heart has its Reasons: Three Painters in Conversation: Toby Wiggins, Andrew James, Anthony Connolly @ Highgate Gallery
May 19 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Bodenpress: A Walk With Laurie

Laurie Lee’s vivid description of people and space is the inspiration for the sixth literary themed exhibition from Bodenpress. Twelve artists interpret Lee’s written word through diverse printmaking techniques, both traditional and modern. The artists will be available throughout the show to discuss their work and promote the practice of printmaking to a wider audience.

Bodenpress: A Walk with Laurie
Bodenpress: A Walk with Laurie

Highgate Gallery opening times:

Wednesday – Fridays: 13.00- 17.00

Saturday: 11.00 – 16.00

Sunday: 11.00 – 17.00

May
20
Mon
Highgate Society AGM @ St Michael's Primary School
May 20 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

We have great pleasure in inviting you to the 57th Annual
General Meeting of the Highgate Society which will be held

On Wednesday 20 May 2024 at 7.00pm
at St Michael’s School, North Road, N6 4BG

Alice Roberts will be the guest speaker. An environmental campaigner, she runs
London-wide campaigns to save parks and green spaces and improve the street
environment.

The formal business of the AGM will follow her talk and refreshments.

May
22
Wed
Exhibition at Highgate Gallery: The Heart has its Reasons: Three Painters in Conversation: Toby Wiggins, Andrew James, Anthony Connolly @ Highgate Gallery
May 22 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Bodenpress: A Walk With Laurie

Laurie Lee’s vivid description of people and space is the inspiration for the sixth literary themed exhibition from Bodenpress. Twelve artists interpret Lee’s written word through diverse printmaking techniques, both traditional and modern. The artists will be available throughout the show to discuss their work and promote the practice of printmaking to a wider audience.

Bodenpress: A Walk with Laurie
Bodenpress: A Walk with Laurie

Highgate Gallery opening times:

Wednesday – Fridays: 13.00- 17.00

Saturday: 11.00 – 16.00

Sunday: 11.00 – 17.00

May
23
Thu
Exhibition at Highgate Gallery: The Heart has its Reasons: Three Painters in Conversation: Toby Wiggins, Andrew James, Anthony Connolly @ Highgate Gallery
May 23 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Bodenpress: A Walk With Laurie

Laurie Lee’s vivid description of people and space is the inspiration for the sixth literary themed exhibition from Bodenpress. Twelve artists interpret Lee’s written word through diverse printmaking techniques, both traditional and modern. The artists will be available throughout the show to discuss their work and promote the practice of printmaking to a wider audience.

Bodenpress: A Walk with Laurie
Bodenpress: A Walk with Laurie

Highgate Gallery opening times:

Wednesday – Fridays: 13.00- 17.00

Saturday: 11.00 – 16.00

Sunday: 11.00 – 17.00

May
25
Sat
Coffee AM at the Highgate Society @ Highgate Society
May 25 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Do come along to meet your neighbours, enjoy a good cup of coffee and find out what is happening in Highgate.

The planning committee often have someone on hand to answer planning queries.

May
26
Sun
Sunday lunchtime concert: Anna Scott @ Highgate Society
May 26 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Anna Scott – sings and plays Americana classics

Sunday 26th May  –  12 noon.
10A South Grove N6 6BS
£15 to include a free glass of Bucks Fizz

Raised by opera singing parents Anna has music and dance in her bones – but her real love is Americana Classics. For us she will reprise songs by Patsy Cline, Judy Garland, Dolly Parton, Etta James, Ray Charles and even Elvis – and might even be persuaded to do a little tap dancing!

Booking through Ticket Tailor – click here.

Jun
1
Sat
Coffee AM at the Highgate Society @ Highgate Society
Jun 1 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Do come along to meet your neighbours, enjoy a good cup of coffee and find out what is happening in Highgate.

The planning committee often have someone on hand to answer planning queries.

Jun
3
Mon
Coffee and Computers @ Highgate Society
Jun 3 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Monday 6 Nov coffee computers 10 30

Jun
8
Sat
Coffee AM at the Highgate Society @ Highgate Society
Jun 8 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Do come along to meet your neighbours, enjoy a good cup of coffee and find out what is happening in Highgate.

The planning committee often have someone on hand to answer planning queries.

Duncan Montgomery & George Townsend: Parson’s Pleasure and the Ponds @ Highgate Gallery
Jun 8 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Wood engraver’s debut solo exhibition contemplates historic Oxford and Highgate bathing places.

The North Wall Arts Centre and Highgate Gallery announce the forthcoming exhibition Parson’s Pleasure and the Ponds  – the debut solo show of printmaker Duncan Montgomery. Travelling between Oxford and Highgate, the exhibition presents a new series of wood engravings alongside a background of historical materials curated  by cultural historian George Townsend.

Montgomery’s figures and riverscapes draw on classical statuary, found photography, and in situ life modelling, to create atmospheres of quiet and disquiet, lost and in-between time. Textures of muscle, skin and hair emerge amid corrugated metal, polished marble and crumbling brick, wind-moved leaves and the wavering image-within-an-image of open water.

Recovering a visual history of freshwater bathing in the UK, the exhibition incorporates historical text and images to reflect especially on: Parson’s Pleasure, an Oxford river bathing place demolished in 1992 and the focus of Townsend’s 2022 PHD; and the ponds used for bathing on Hampstead Heath over the past several centuries and still in use today.

The North Wall Arts Centre is an award-winning theatre and gallery in Summertown, Oxford, built on the site of a Victorian swimming pool. The Highgate Gallery is a part of the Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution, which has been promoting discussion, debate and life-long learning since 1839.

Gallery times: Wednesdays to Fridays 13:00-17:00,
Saturdays 11:00-16:00, Sundays 11:00-17:00,
Mondays & Tuesdays Closed

Jun
9
Sun
Duncan Montgomery & George Townsend: Parson’s Pleasure and the Ponds @ Highgate Gallery
Jun 9 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Wood engraver’s debut solo exhibition contemplates historic Oxford and Highgate bathing places.

The North Wall Arts Centre and Highgate Gallery announce the forthcoming exhibition Parson’s Pleasure and the Ponds  – the debut solo show of printmaker Duncan Montgomery. Travelling between Oxford and Highgate, the exhibition presents a new series of wood engravings alongside a background of historical materials curated  by cultural historian George Townsend.

Montgomery’s figures and riverscapes draw on classical statuary, found photography, and in situ life modelling, to create atmospheres of quiet and disquiet, lost and in-between time. Textures of muscle, skin and hair emerge amid corrugated metal, polished marble and crumbling brick, wind-moved leaves and the wavering image-within-an-image of open water.

Recovering a visual history of freshwater bathing in the UK, the exhibition incorporates historical text and images to reflect especially on: Parson’s Pleasure, an Oxford river bathing place demolished in 1992 and the focus of Townsend’s 2022 PHD; and the ponds used for bathing on Hampstead Heath over the past several centuries and still in use today.

The North Wall Arts Centre is an award-winning theatre and gallery in Summertown, Oxford, built on the site of a Victorian swimming pool. The Highgate Gallery is a part of the Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution, which has been promoting discussion, debate and life-long learning since 1839.

Gallery times: Wednesdays to Fridays 13:00-17:00,
Saturdays 11:00-16:00, Sundays 11:00-17:00,
Mondays & Tuesdays Closed

Jun
12
Wed
Duncan Montgomery & George Townsend: Parson’s Pleasure and the Ponds @ Highgate Gallery
Jun 12 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Wood engraver’s debut solo exhibition contemplates historic Oxford and Highgate bathing places.

The North Wall Arts Centre and Highgate Gallery announce the forthcoming exhibition Parson’s Pleasure and the Ponds  – the debut solo show of printmaker Duncan Montgomery. Travelling between Oxford and Highgate, the exhibition presents a new series of wood engravings alongside a background of historical materials curated  by cultural historian George Townsend.

Montgomery’s figures and riverscapes draw on classical statuary, found photography, and in situ life modelling, to create atmospheres of quiet and disquiet, lost and in-between time. Textures of muscle, skin and hair emerge amid corrugated metal, polished marble and crumbling brick, wind-moved leaves and the wavering image-within-an-image of open water.

Recovering a visual history of freshwater bathing in the UK, the exhibition incorporates historical text and images to reflect especially on: Parson’s Pleasure, an Oxford river bathing place demolished in 1992 and the focus of Townsend’s 2022 PHD; and the ponds used for bathing on Hampstead Heath over the past several centuries and still in use today.

The North Wall Arts Centre is an award-winning theatre and gallery in Summertown, Oxford, built on the site of a Victorian swimming pool. The Highgate Gallery is a part of the Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution, which has been promoting discussion, debate and life-long learning since 1839.

Gallery times: Wednesdays to Fridays 13:00-17:00,
Saturdays 11:00-16:00, Sundays 11:00-17:00,
Mondays & Tuesdays Closed

Jun
13
Thu
Duncan Montgomery & George Townsend: Parson’s Pleasure and the Ponds @ Highgate Gallery
Jun 13 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Wood engraver’s debut solo exhibition contemplates historic Oxford and Highgate bathing places.

The North Wall Arts Centre and Highgate Gallery announce the forthcoming exhibition Parson’s Pleasure and the Ponds  – the debut solo show of printmaker Duncan Montgomery. Travelling between Oxford and Highgate, the exhibition presents a new series of wood engravings alongside a background of historical materials curated  by cultural historian George Townsend.

Montgomery’s figures and riverscapes draw on classical statuary, found photography, and in situ life modelling, to create atmospheres of quiet and disquiet, lost and in-between time. Textures of muscle, skin and hair emerge amid corrugated metal, polished marble and crumbling brick, wind-moved leaves and the wavering image-within-an-image of open water.

Recovering a visual history of freshwater bathing in the UK, the exhibition incorporates historical text and images to reflect especially on: Parson’s Pleasure, an Oxford river bathing place demolished in 1992 and the focus of Townsend’s 2022 PHD; and the ponds used for bathing on Hampstead Heath over the past several centuries and still in use today.

The North Wall Arts Centre is an award-winning theatre and gallery in Summertown, Oxford, built on the site of a Victorian swimming pool. The Highgate Gallery is a part of the Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution, which has been promoting discussion, debate and life-long learning since 1839.

Gallery times: Wednesdays to Fridays 13:00-17:00,
Saturdays 11:00-16:00, Sundays 11:00-17:00,
Mondays & Tuesdays Closed

Jun
14
Fri
Duncan Montgomery & George Townsend: Parson’s Pleasure and the Ponds @ Highgate Gallery
Jun 14 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Wood engraver’s debut solo exhibition contemplates historic Oxford and Highgate bathing places.

The North Wall Arts Centre and Highgate Gallery announce the forthcoming exhibition Parson’s Pleasure and the Ponds  – the debut solo show of printmaker Duncan Montgomery. Travelling between Oxford and Highgate, the exhibition presents a new series of wood engravings alongside a background of historical materials curated  by cultural historian George Townsend.

Montgomery’s figures and riverscapes draw on classical statuary, found photography, and in situ life modelling, to create atmospheres of quiet and disquiet, lost and in-between time. Textures of muscle, skin and hair emerge amid corrugated metal, polished marble and crumbling brick, wind-moved leaves and the wavering image-within-an-image of open water.

Recovering a visual history of freshwater bathing in the UK, the exhibition incorporates historical text and images to reflect especially on: Parson’s Pleasure, an Oxford river bathing place demolished in 1992 and the focus of Townsend’s 2022 PHD; and the ponds used for bathing on Hampstead Heath over the past several centuries and still in use today.

The North Wall Arts Centre is an award-winning theatre and gallery in Summertown, Oxford, built on the site of a Victorian swimming pool. The Highgate Gallery is a part of the Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution, which has been promoting discussion, debate and life-long learning since 1839.

Gallery times: Wednesdays to Fridays 13:00-17:00,
Saturdays 11:00-16:00, Sundays 11:00-17:00,
Mondays & Tuesdays Closed

Jun
15
Sat
Clean Up Highgate @ Highgate Society
Jun 15 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Coffee AM at the Highgate Society @ Highgate Society
Jun 15 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Do come along to meet your neighbours, enjoy a good cup of coffee and find out what is happening in Highgate.

The planning committee often have someone on hand to answer planning queries.

Duncan Montgomery & George Townsend: Parson’s Pleasure and the Ponds @ Highgate Gallery
Jun 15 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Wood engraver’s debut solo exhibition contemplates historic Oxford and Highgate bathing places.

The North Wall Arts Centre and Highgate Gallery announce the forthcoming exhibition Parson’s Pleasure and the Ponds  – the debut solo show of printmaker Duncan Montgomery. Travelling between Oxford and Highgate, the exhibition presents a new series of wood engravings alongside a background of historical materials curated  by cultural historian George Townsend.

Montgomery’s figures and riverscapes draw on classical statuary, found photography, and in situ life modelling, to create atmospheres of quiet and disquiet, lost and in-between time. Textures of muscle, skin and hair emerge amid corrugated metal, polished marble and crumbling brick, wind-moved leaves and the wavering image-within-an-image of open water.

Recovering a visual history of freshwater bathing in the UK, the exhibition incorporates historical text and images to reflect especially on: Parson’s Pleasure, an Oxford river bathing place demolished in 1992 and the focus of Townsend’s 2022 PHD; and the ponds used for bathing on Hampstead Heath over the past several centuries and still in use today.

The North Wall Arts Centre is an award-winning theatre and gallery in Summertown, Oxford, built on the site of a Victorian swimming pool. The Highgate Gallery is a part of the Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution, which has been promoting discussion, debate and life-long learning since 1839.

Gallery times: Wednesdays to Fridays 13:00-17:00,
Saturdays 11:00-16:00, Sundays 11:00-17:00,
Mondays & Tuesdays Closed