Lesley Dabson: A London Year
10 – 23 October 2025
Lesley Dabson describes herself as a “literal painter”. “When a scene has hooked my attention,
I can’t wait to capture it in oil”. And so it was at our first meeting: within minutes Dabson’s keen eye
has captured shapes, colours, textures; a particular vista or view in and from the HLSI building where
we meet.
In this exhibition, A London Year, Dabson shares city scenes throughout the seasons and in all lights.
She works in oil paint, both in her studio and en plein air directly in front of her subject.
Both practices bring different elements to her work. The immediacy of a changing scene, where
light, tides and weather influence a plein air piece and the calmer atmosphere of her studio where
she can take a more considered approach. “There is no difference in style or brushwork” Dabson
explains,“ but both aspects are important and complementary in my practice”.
Draughtsmanship is fundamental to Dabson’s practice. She is a member of the Hesketh Hubbard
Life Drawing Society, meeting weekly in the Mall Galleries to draw. The professional models, who
live and work in the city choose their own poses; Dabson works at speed and with accuracy. The
studies, primarily in charcoal on textured paper, are included in A London Year.
Dabson has lived in London for over forty years and her work is firmly rooted in the changing
seasons of the city.
In 2024 her work was included in Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, she is an elected member
of Chelsea Art Society and the Royal Society of Birmingham Artists.
For further information:
Artist: Lesley Dabson: www.lesleydabson.co.uk/ Email: lesley.dabson@hotmail.com
Co Ordinator: Trisha Dale, Email: trisha.dale@me.com
Gallery opens: Weds – Frid 13.00 – 17.00, Saturday & Sundays 10.00 – 16.00
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Lesley Dabson: A London Year
10 – 23 October 2025
Lesley Dabson describes herself as a “literal painter”. “When a scene has hooked my attention,
I can’t wait to capture it in oil”. And so it was at our first meeting: within minutes Dabson’s keen eye
has captured shapes, colours, textures; a particular vista or view in and from the HLSI building where
we meet.
In this exhibition, A London Year, Dabson shares city scenes throughout the seasons and in all lights.
She works in oil paint, both in her studio and en plein air directly in front of her subject.
Both practices bring different elements to her work. The immediacy of a changing scene, where
light, tides and weather influence a plein air piece and the calmer atmosphere of her studio where
she can take a more considered approach. “There is no difference in style or brushwork” Dabson
explains,“ but both aspects are important and complementary in my practice”.
Draughtsmanship is fundamental to Dabson’s practice. She is a member of the Hesketh Hubbard
Life Drawing Society, meeting weekly in the Mall Galleries to draw. The professional models, who
live and work in the city choose their own poses; Dabson works at speed and with accuracy. The
studies, primarily in charcoal on textured paper, are included in A London Year.
Dabson has lived in London for over forty years and her work is firmly rooted in the changing
seasons of the city.
In 2024 her work was included in Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, she is an elected member
of Chelsea Art Society and the Royal Society of Birmingham Artists.
For further information:
Artist: Lesley Dabson: www.lesleydabson.co.uk/ Email: lesley.dabson@hotmail.com
Co Ordinator: Trisha Dale, Email: trisha.dale@me.com
Gallery opens: Weds – Frid 13.00 – 17.00, Saturday & Sundays 10.00 – 16.00
Burlesque, cabaret and circus collide in a gloriously ghoulish night of grown-up fun. Expect spine-tingling striptease, madcap comedy and dazzling circus stunts from the UK’s finest mischief-makers.
Hundred Watt Club return to Jacksons Lane and invite you to peek inside their cabinet of curiosities to celebrate Halloween with an evening of bizarre burlesque, queer cabaret and sublime circus entertainment!
Expect spine-tingling striptease, madcap comedy, dizzying circus stunts and all manner of cabaret tomfoolery…you’ll never be the same after a glimpse into this topsy turvy world!
No two shows are the same, so expect the unexpected, but come prepared for an unforgettable night of tongue in cheek, grown-up fun!
Over 18s Only – Content Advisories: Strong Language/Adult Themes/Partial Nudity/Loud Noises/Flashing Lights
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.
Join brave Sir Charlie and his friends on an epic, musical quest filled with dragons, witches, and magical surprises. A fast-paced, interactive adventure based on the much-loved picture book, bursting with puppets and live music.
Step into the world of Sir Charlie Stinky Socks, where nothing is quite what it seems and a big adventure is about to begin.
At 11 am and 2 pm everyday.
Join brave Sir Charlie and his friends on an epic, musical quest filled with dragons, witches, and magical surprises. A fast-paced, interactive adventure based on the much-loved picture book, bursting with puppets and live music.
Step into the world of Sir Charlie Stinky Socks, where nothing is quite what it seems and a big adventure is about to begin.
At 11 am and 2 pm everyday.
Join brave Sir Charlie and his friends on an epic, musical quest filled with dragons, witches, and magical surprises. A fast-paced, interactive adventure based on the much-loved picture book, bursting with puppets and live music.
Step into the world of Sir Charlie Stinky Socks, where nothing is quite what it seems and a big adventure is about to begin.
At 11 am and 2 pm everyday.
Members of the Highgate Watercolour Group are welcoming visitors back to the beautiful historic setting of Lauderdale House, where 20 artists will exhibit around 200 framed works on paper at their 2025 exhibition.
The exhibition across two gallery floors will include artwork from the group’s visits across north London, painting en plein air in Highgate, Hampstead, Alexandra Palace, Holland Park and Central London, plus landscapes and seascapes from further afield. Expressive floral paintings, contemplative still lifes and abstracts will also be on show, with a small works section comprising miniature masterpieces at minimal prices. With diverse themes and a range of artistic styles, there will be something for all to enjoy.
Exhibiting Artists: Feroze Antia | Chris Baker | Freda Blayney | Maureen Bocking | Cathy Burkinshaw | Ruth Edwards | Jacqueline Freeman | Edmund Gordon | Peter Hassell | Ruijin Hu | Shirley Hodgson | John Lambie | Sue Lees | Brenda McDowell | Judith Pedersen | Maggie Pettigrew | Andrew Riley | Marilyn Southey | Morley Speed | Vanessa Whinney
IMPORTANT NOTICE The exhibition is scheduled to open daily from 12noon–4pm, however it is important to check with Lauderdale House before your visit, as the exhibition may be closed at short notice. Contact Lauderdale House on 020 8348 8716.
Join brave Sir Charlie and his friends on an epic, musical quest filled with dragons, witches, and magical surprises. A fast-paced, interactive adventure based on the much-loved picture book, bursting with puppets and live music.
Step into the world of Sir Charlie Stinky Socks, where nothing is quite what it seems and a big adventure is about to begin.
At 11 am and 2 pm everyday.
Members of the Highgate Watercolour Group are welcoming visitors back to the beautiful historic setting of Lauderdale House, where 20 artists will exhibit around 200 framed works on paper at their 2025 exhibition.
The exhibition across two gallery floors will include artwork from the group’s visits across north London, painting en plein air in Highgate, Hampstead, Alexandra Palace, Holland Park and Central London, plus landscapes and seascapes from further afield. Expressive floral paintings, contemplative still lifes and abstracts will also be on show, with a small works section comprising miniature masterpieces at minimal prices. With diverse themes and a range of artistic styles, there will be something for all to enjoy.
Exhibiting Artists: Feroze Antia | Chris Baker | Freda Blayney | Maureen Bocking | Cathy Burkinshaw | Ruth Edwards | Jacqueline Freeman | Edmund Gordon | Peter Hassell | Ruijin Hu | Shirley Hodgson | John Lambie | Sue Lees | Brenda McDowell | Judith Pedersen | Maggie Pettigrew | Andrew Riley | Marilyn Southey | Morley Speed | Vanessa Whinney
IMPORTANT NOTICE The exhibition is scheduled to open daily from 12noon–4pm, however it is important to check with Lauderdale House before your visit, as the exhibition may be closed at short notice. Contact Lauderdale House on 020 8348 8716.
Join brave Sir Charlie and his friends on an epic, musical quest filled with dragons, witches, and magical surprises. A fast-paced, interactive adventure based on the much-loved picture book, bursting with puppets and live music.
Step into the world of Sir Charlie Stinky Socks, where nothing is quite what it seems and a big adventure is about to begin.
At 11 am and 2 pm everyday.
Members of the Highgate Watercolour Group are welcoming visitors back to the beautiful historic setting of Lauderdale House, where 20 artists will exhibit around 200 framed works on paper at their 2025 exhibition.
The exhibition across two gallery floors will include artwork from the group’s visits across north London, painting en plein air in Highgate, Hampstead, Alexandra Palace, Holland Park and Central London, plus landscapes and seascapes from further afield. Expressive floral paintings, contemplative still lifes and abstracts will also be on show, with a small works section comprising miniature masterpieces at minimal prices. With diverse themes and a range of artistic styles, there will be something for all to enjoy.
Exhibiting Artists: Feroze Antia | Chris Baker | Freda Blayney | Maureen Bocking | Cathy Burkinshaw | Ruth Edwards | Jacqueline Freeman | Edmund Gordon | Peter Hassell | Ruijin Hu | Shirley Hodgson | John Lambie | Sue Lees | Brenda McDowell | Judith Pedersen | Maggie Pettigrew | Andrew Riley | Marilyn Southey | Morley Speed | Vanessa Whinney
IMPORTANT NOTICE The exhibition is scheduled to open daily from 12noon–4pm, however it is important to check with Lauderdale House before your visit, as the exhibition may be closed at short notice. Contact Lauderdale House on 020 8348 8716.
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.
Members of the Highgate Watercolour Group are welcoming visitors back to the beautiful historic setting of Lauderdale House, where 20 artists will exhibit around 200 framed works on paper at their 2025 exhibition.
The exhibition across two gallery floors will include artwork from the group’s visits across north London, painting en plein air in Highgate, Hampstead, Alexandra Palace, Holland Park and Central London, plus landscapes and seascapes from further afield. Expressive floral paintings, contemplative still lifes and abstracts will also be on show, with a small works section comprising miniature masterpieces at minimal prices. With diverse themes and a range of artistic styles, there will be something for all to enjoy.
Exhibiting Artists: Feroze Antia | Chris Baker | Freda Blayney | Maureen Bocking | Cathy Burkinshaw | Ruth Edwards | Jacqueline Freeman | Edmund Gordon | Peter Hassell | Ruijin Hu | Shirley Hodgson | John Lambie | Sue Lees | Brenda McDowell | Judith Pedersen | Maggie Pettigrew | Andrew Riley | Marilyn Southey | Morley Speed | Vanessa Whinney
IMPORTANT NOTICE The exhibition is scheduled to open daily from 12noon–4pm, however it is important to check with Lauderdale House before your visit, as the exhibition may be closed at short notice. Contact Lauderdale House on 020 8348 8716.
Members of the Highgate Watercolour Group are welcoming visitors back to the beautiful historic setting of Lauderdale House, where 20 artists will exhibit around 200 framed works on paper at their 2025 exhibition.
The exhibition across two gallery floors will include artwork from the group’s visits across north London, painting en plein air in Highgate, Hampstead, Alexandra Palace, Holland Park and Central London, plus landscapes and seascapes from further afield. Expressive floral paintings, contemplative still lifes and abstracts will also be on show, with a small works section comprising miniature masterpieces at minimal prices. With diverse themes and a range of artistic styles, there will be something for all to enjoy.
Exhibiting Artists: Feroze Antia | Chris Baker | Freda Blayney | Maureen Bocking | Cathy Burkinshaw | Ruth Edwards | Jacqueline Freeman | Edmund Gordon | Peter Hassell | Ruijin Hu | Shirley Hodgson | John Lambie | Sue Lees | Brenda McDowell | Judith Pedersen | Maggie Pettigrew | Andrew Riley | Marilyn Southey | Morley Speed | Vanessa Whinney
IMPORTANT NOTICE The exhibition is scheduled to open daily from 12noon–4pm, however it is important to check with Lauderdale House before your visit, as the exhibition may be closed at short notice. Contact Lauderdale House on 020 8348 8716.
“Jodee Mundy’s Personal is a winning and inclusive tonic, consistently hilarious and informative.” -Time Out
In Personal, Jodee Mundy shares her story as the only hearing person in a Deaf family through moving storytelling, multimedia and performance. Bilingual and beautifully crafted, it’s a smart, heartfelt look at connection, culture and what it means to live between worlds.
Monday 6 Nov coffee computers 10 30
Members of the Highgate Watercolour Group are welcoming visitors back to the beautiful historic setting of Lauderdale House, where 20 artists will exhibit around 200 framed works on paper at their 2025 exhibition.
The exhibition across two gallery floors will include artwork from the group’s visits across north London, painting en plein air in Highgate, Hampstead, Alexandra Palace, Holland Park and Central London, plus landscapes and seascapes from further afield. Expressive floral paintings, contemplative still lifes and abstracts will also be on show, with a small works section comprising miniature masterpieces at minimal prices. With diverse themes and a range of artistic styles, there will be something for all to enjoy.
Exhibiting Artists: Feroze Antia | Chris Baker | Freda Blayney | Maureen Bocking | Cathy Burkinshaw | Ruth Edwards | Jacqueline Freeman | Edmund Gordon | Peter Hassell | Ruijin Hu | Shirley Hodgson | John Lambie | Sue Lees | Brenda McDowell | Judith Pedersen | Maggie Pettigrew | Andrew Riley | Marilyn Southey | Morley Speed | Vanessa Whinney
IMPORTANT NOTICE The exhibition is scheduled to open daily from 12noon–4pm, however it is important to check with Lauderdale House before your visit, as the exhibition may be closed at short notice. Contact Lauderdale House on 020 8348 8716.
Members of the Highgate Watercolour Group are welcoming visitors back to the beautiful historic setting of Lauderdale House, where 20 artists will exhibit around 200 framed works on paper at their 2025 exhibition.
The exhibition across two gallery floors will include artwork from the group’s visits across north London, painting en plein air in Highgate, Hampstead, Alexandra Palace, Holland Park and Central London, plus landscapes and seascapes from further afield. Expressive floral paintings, contemplative still lifes and abstracts will also be on show, with a small works section comprising miniature masterpieces at minimal prices. With diverse themes and a range of artistic styles, there will be something for all to enjoy.
Exhibiting Artists: Feroze Antia | Chris Baker | Freda Blayney | Maureen Bocking | Cathy Burkinshaw | Ruth Edwards | Jacqueline Freeman | Edmund Gordon | Peter Hassell | Ruijin Hu | Shirley Hodgson | John Lambie | Sue Lees | Brenda McDowell | Judith Pedersen | Maggie Pettigrew | Andrew Riley | Marilyn Southey | Morley Speed | Vanessa Whinney
IMPORTANT NOTICE The exhibition is scheduled to open daily from 12noon–4pm, however it is important to check with Lauderdale House before your visit, as the exhibition may be closed at short notice. Contact Lauderdale House on 020 8348 8716.
Members of the Highgate Watercolour Group are welcoming visitors back to the beautiful historic setting of Lauderdale House, where 20 artists will exhibit around 200 framed works on paper at their 2025 exhibition.
The exhibition across two gallery floors will include artwork from the group’s visits across north London, painting en plein air in Highgate, Hampstead, Alexandra Palace, Holland Park and Central London, plus landscapes and seascapes from further afield. Expressive floral paintings, contemplative still lifes and abstracts will also be on show, with a small works section comprising miniature masterpieces at minimal prices. With diverse themes and a range of artistic styles, there will be something for all to enjoy.
Exhibiting Artists: Feroze Antia | Chris Baker | Freda Blayney | Maureen Bocking | Cathy Burkinshaw | Ruth Edwards | Jacqueline Freeman | Edmund Gordon | Peter Hassell | Ruijin Hu | Shirley Hodgson | John Lambie | Sue Lees | Brenda McDowell | Judith Pedersen | Maggie Pettigrew | Andrew Riley | Marilyn Southey | Morley Speed | Vanessa Whinney
IMPORTANT NOTICE The exhibition is scheduled to open daily from 12noon–4pm, however it is important to check with Lauderdale House before your visit, as the exhibition may be closed at short notice. Contact Lauderdale House on 020 8348 8716.
Members of the Highgate Watercolour Group are welcoming visitors back to the beautiful historic setting of Lauderdale House, where 20 artists will exhibit around 200 framed works on paper at their 2025 exhibition.
The exhibition across two gallery floors will include artwork from the group’s visits across north London, painting en plein air in Highgate, Hampstead, Alexandra Palace, Holland Park and Central London, plus landscapes and seascapes from further afield. Expressive floral paintings, contemplative still lifes and abstracts will also be on show, with a small works section comprising miniature masterpieces at minimal prices. With diverse themes and a range of artistic styles, there will be something for all to enjoy.
Exhibiting Artists: Feroze Antia | Chris Baker | Freda Blayney | Maureen Bocking | Cathy Burkinshaw | Ruth Edwards | Jacqueline Freeman | Edmund Gordon | Peter Hassell | Ruijin Hu | Shirley Hodgson | John Lambie | Sue Lees | Brenda McDowell | Judith Pedersen | Maggie Pettigrew | Andrew Riley | Marilyn Southey | Morley Speed | Vanessa Whinney
IMPORTANT NOTICE The exhibition is scheduled to open daily from 12noon–4pm, however it is important to check with Lauderdale House before your visit, as the exhibition may be closed at short notice. Contact Lauderdale House on 020 8348 8716.
Members of the Highgate Watercolour Group are welcoming visitors back to the beautiful historic setting of Lauderdale House, where 20 artists will exhibit around 200 framed works on paper at their 2025 exhibition.
The exhibition across two gallery floors will include artwork from the group’s visits across north London, painting en plein air in Highgate, Hampstead, Alexandra Palace, Holland Park and Central London, plus landscapes and seascapes from further afield. Expressive floral paintings, contemplative still lifes and abstracts will also be on show, with a small works section comprising miniature masterpieces at minimal prices. With diverse themes and a range of artistic styles, there will be something for all to enjoy.
Exhibiting Artists: Feroze Antia | Chris Baker | Freda Blayney | Maureen Bocking | Cathy Burkinshaw | Ruth Edwards | Jacqueline Freeman | Edmund Gordon | Peter Hassell | Ruijin Hu | Shirley Hodgson | John Lambie | Sue Lees | Brenda McDowell | Judith Pedersen | Maggie Pettigrew | Andrew Riley | Marilyn Southey | Morley Speed | Vanessa Whinney
IMPORTANT NOTICE The exhibition is scheduled to open daily from 12noon–4pm, however it is important to check with Lauderdale House before your visit, as the exhibition may be closed at short notice. Contact Lauderdale House on 020 8348 8716.
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.
Members of the Highgate Watercolour Group are welcoming visitors back to the beautiful historic setting of Lauderdale House, where 20 artists will exhibit around 200 framed works on paper at their 2025 exhibition.
The exhibition across two gallery floors will include artwork from the group’s visits across north London, painting en plein air in Highgate, Hampstead, Alexandra Palace, Holland Park and Central London, plus landscapes and seascapes from further afield. Expressive floral paintings, contemplative still lifes and abstracts will also be on show, with a small works section comprising miniature masterpieces at minimal prices. With diverse themes and a range of artistic styles, there will be something for all to enjoy.
Exhibiting Artists: Feroze Antia | Chris Baker | Freda Blayney | Maureen Bocking | Cathy Burkinshaw | Ruth Edwards | Jacqueline Freeman | Edmund Gordon | Peter Hassell | Ruijin Hu | Shirley Hodgson | John Lambie | Sue Lees | Brenda McDowell | Judith Pedersen | Maggie Pettigrew | Andrew Riley | Marilyn Southey | Morley Speed | Vanessa Whinney
IMPORTANT NOTICE The exhibition is scheduled to open daily from 12noon–4pm, however it is important to check with Lauderdale House before your visit, as the exhibition may be closed at short notice. Contact Lauderdale House on 020 8348 8716.
Members of the Highgate Watercolour Group are welcoming visitors back to the beautiful historic setting of Lauderdale House, where 20 artists will exhibit around 200 framed works on paper at their 2025 exhibition.
The exhibition across two gallery floors will include artwork from the group’s visits across north London, painting en plein air in Highgate, Hampstead, Alexandra Palace, Holland Park and Central London, plus landscapes and seascapes from further afield. Expressive floral paintings, contemplative still lifes and abstracts will also be on show, with a small works section comprising miniature masterpieces at minimal prices. With diverse themes and a range of artistic styles, there will be something for all to enjoy.
Exhibiting Artists: Feroze Antia | Chris Baker | Freda Blayney | Maureen Bocking | Cathy Burkinshaw | Ruth Edwards | Jacqueline Freeman | Edmund Gordon | Peter Hassell | Ruijin Hu | Shirley Hodgson | John Lambie | Sue Lees | Brenda McDowell | Judith Pedersen | Maggie Pettigrew | Andrew Riley | Marilyn Southey | Morley Speed | Vanessa Whinney
IMPORTANT NOTICE The exhibition is scheduled to open daily from 12noon–4pm, however it is important to check with Lauderdale House before your visit, as the exhibition may be closed at short notice. Contact Lauderdale House on 020 8348 8716.
Members of the Highgate Watercolour Group are welcoming visitors back to the beautiful historic setting of Lauderdale House, where 20 artists will exhibit around 200 framed works on paper at their 2025 exhibition.
The exhibition across two gallery floors will include artwork from the group’s visits across north London, painting en plein air in Highgate, Hampstead, Alexandra Palace, Holland Park and Central London, plus landscapes and seascapes from further afield. Expressive floral paintings, contemplative still lifes and abstracts will also be on show, with a small works section comprising miniature masterpieces at minimal prices. With diverse themes and a range of artistic styles, there will be something for all to enjoy.
Exhibiting Artists: Feroze Antia | Chris Baker | Freda Blayney | Maureen Bocking | Cathy Burkinshaw | Ruth Edwards | Jacqueline Freeman | Edmund Gordon | Peter Hassell | Ruijin Hu | Shirley Hodgson | John Lambie | Sue Lees | Brenda McDowell | Judith Pedersen | Maggie Pettigrew | Andrew Riley | Marilyn Southey | Morley Speed | Vanessa Whinney
IMPORTANT NOTICE The exhibition is scheduled to open daily from 12noon–4pm, however it is important to check with Lauderdale House before your visit, as the exhibition may be closed at short notice. Contact Lauderdale House on 020 8348 8716.
Members of the Highgate Watercolour Group are welcoming visitors back to the beautiful historic setting of Lauderdale House, where 20 artists will exhibit around 200 framed works on paper at their 2025 exhibition.
The exhibition across two gallery floors will include artwork from the group’s visits across north London, painting en plein air in Highgate, Hampstead, Alexandra Palace, Holland Park and Central London, plus landscapes and seascapes from further afield. Expressive floral paintings, contemplative still lifes and abstracts will also be on show, with a small works section comprising miniature masterpieces at minimal prices. With diverse themes and a range of artistic styles, there will be something for all to enjoy.
Exhibiting Artists: Feroze Antia | Chris Baker | Freda Blayney | Maureen Bocking | Cathy Burkinshaw | Ruth Edwards | Jacqueline Freeman | Edmund Gordon | Peter Hassell | Ruijin Hu | Shirley Hodgson | John Lambie | Sue Lees | Brenda McDowell | Judith Pedersen | Maggie Pettigrew | Andrew Riley | Marilyn Southey | Morley Speed | Vanessa Whinney
IMPORTANT NOTICE The exhibition is scheduled to open daily from 12noon–4pm, however it is important to check with Lauderdale House before your visit, as the exhibition may be closed at short notice. Contact Lauderdale House on 020 8348 8716.
Members of the Highgate Watercolour Group are welcoming visitors back to the beautiful historic setting of Lauderdale House, where 20 artists will exhibit around 200 framed works on paper at their 2025 exhibition.
The exhibition across two gallery floors will include artwork from the group’s visits across north London, painting en plein air in Highgate, Hampstead, Alexandra Palace, Holland Park and Central London, plus landscapes and seascapes from further afield. Expressive floral paintings, contemplative still lifes and abstracts will also be on show, with a small works section comprising miniature masterpieces at minimal prices. With diverse themes and a range of artistic styles, there will be something for all to enjoy.
Exhibiting Artists: Feroze Antia | Chris Baker | Freda Blayney | Maureen Bocking | Cathy Burkinshaw | Ruth Edwards | Jacqueline Freeman | Edmund Gordon | Peter Hassell | Ruijin Hu | Shirley Hodgson | John Lambie | Sue Lees | Brenda McDowell | Judith Pedersen | Maggie Pettigrew | Andrew Riley | Marilyn Southey | Morley Speed | Vanessa Whinney
IMPORTANT NOTICE The exhibition is scheduled to open daily from 12noon–4pm, however it is important to check with Lauderdale House before your visit, as the exhibition may be closed at short notice. Contact Lauderdale House on 020 8348 8716.
Churchill said it was riddle wrapped up in a mystery inside an enigma: can we ever understand Russia?
What is to be Done?’ is a question Russians have asked themselves many times over the last two centuries. Sharing their ideas over a lifetime of reading and writing, author Lesley Chamberlain spotlights the difficulties and asks whether there’s an answer.
Lesley Chamberlain studied Russian and German in England and was a Reuters correspondent in Moscow 1978-79 before embarking on a freelance career. While reviewing for many national and international publications and writing and broadcasting on BBC radio she has published over twenty books. They reflect approaches to Russia by way of food, literature, travel, history, philosophy and fiction. Titles include The Food and Cooking of Russia, Motherland A Philosophical History of Russia and most recently a novel The Mozhaisk Road Russian Heart of Darkness.
Members of the Highgate Watercolour Group are welcoming visitors back to the beautiful historic setting of Lauderdale House, where 20 artists will exhibit around 200 framed works on paper at their 2025 exhibition.
The exhibition across two gallery floors will include artwork from the group’s visits across north London, painting en plein air in Highgate, Hampstead, Alexandra Palace, Holland Park and Central London, plus landscapes and seascapes from further afield. Expressive floral paintings, contemplative still lifes and abstracts will also be on show, with a small works section comprising miniature masterpieces at minimal prices. With diverse themes and a range of artistic styles, there will be something for all to enjoy.
Exhibiting Artists: Feroze Antia | Chris Baker | Freda Blayney | Maureen Bocking | Cathy Burkinshaw | Ruth Edwards | Jacqueline Freeman | Edmund Gordon | Peter Hassell | Ruijin Hu | Shirley Hodgson | John Lambie | Sue Lees | Brenda McDowell | Judith Pedersen | Maggie Pettigrew | Andrew Riley | Marilyn Southey | Morley Speed | Vanessa Whinney
IMPORTANT NOTICE The exhibition is scheduled to open daily from 12noon–4pm, however it is important to check with Lauderdale House before your visit, as the exhibition may be closed at short notice. Contact Lauderdale House on 020 8348 8716.
Highgate Gallery in conjunction with The Wolf Collective is pleased to announce a solo exhibition by acclaimed British artist Adrian Hemming.
This exhibition brings together a significant body of work spanning Hemming’s decades-long career,
including oil paintings, prints, drawings, and watercolours.
Known for his meditative landscapes and luminous handling of colour, Hemming’s practice invites viewers
to reflect on how memory shapes perception—and how the land itself becomes a repository of both
personal and collective experience.
The Shape of Memory engages deeply with themes drawn from cultural history and philosophy.
Echoing Simon Schama’s Landscape and Memory, the exhibition explores landscape not merely
as a backdrop, but as a force through which identity, myth, and memory are forged. Hemming’s
work also resonates with both Nietzsche and Proust’s reflections on conscious remembering in the
body, where memory is not only stored in the mind but experienced viscerally—through rhythm,
sensation, and image.
As noted in the late Professor Denis Cosgrove’s essay on Hemming, his landscapes are “charged with the
geography of emotion,” operating between place and psyche. Hemming’s canvases often blur the boundary
between inner and outer worlds, rendering terrain that is at once real and remembered, abstract and intimate.
This exhibition offers a rare opportunity to engage with the full emotional and intellectual range of
Hemming’s work—a practice deeply rooted in the poetics of place and the subtle architectures of memory.
Adrian Hemming at Highgate Gallery opening times:
Friday 14 November: 13.00 – 17.00
Saturday 15 & Sunday 16 November: 10.00 – 16.00
Wednesday 19 – Friday 21 November: 13.00 – 17.00
Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 November: 10.00 – 16.00
Wednesday 26 & Thursday 27 November: 13.00 – 17.00
Members of the Highgate Watercolour Group are welcoming visitors back to the beautiful historic setting of Lauderdale House, where 20 artists will exhibit around 200 framed works on paper at their 2025 exhibition.
The exhibition across two gallery floors will include artwork from the group’s visits across north London, painting en plein air in Highgate, Hampstead, Alexandra Palace, Holland Park and Central London, plus landscapes and seascapes from further afield. Expressive floral paintings, contemplative still lifes and abstracts will also be on show, with a small works section comprising miniature masterpieces at minimal prices. With diverse themes and a range of artistic styles, there will be something for all to enjoy.
Exhibiting Artists: Feroze Antia | Chris Baker | Freda Blayney | Maureen Bocking | Cathy Burkinshaw | Ruth Edwards | Jacqueline Freeman | Edmund Gordon | Peter Hassell | Ruijin Hu | Shirley Hodgson | John Lambie | Sue Lees | Brenda McDowell | Judith Pedersen | Maggie Pettigrew | Andrew Riley | Marilyn Southey | Morley Speed | Vanessa Whinney
IMPORTANT NOTICE The exhibition is scheduled to open daily from 12noon–4pm, however it is important to check with Lauderdale House before your visit, as the exhibition may be closed at short notice. Contact Lauderdale House on 020 8348 8716.
Highgate Gallery in conjunction with The Wolf Collective is pleased to announce a solo exhibition by acclaimed British artist Adrian Hemming.
This exhibition brings together a significant body of work spanning Hemming’s decades-long career,
including oil paintings, prints, drawings, and watercolours.
Known for his meditative landscapes and luminous handling of colour, Hemming’s practice invites viewers
to reflect on how memory shapes perception—and how the land itself becomes a repository of both
personal and collective experience.
The Shape of Memory engages deeply with themes drawn from cultural history and philosophy.
Echoing Simon Schama’s Landscape and Memory, the exhibition explores landscape not merely
as a backdrop, but as a force through which identity, myth, and memory are forged. Hemming’s
work also resonates with both Nietzsche and Proust’s reflections on conscious remembering in the
body, where memory is not only stored in the mind but experienced viscerally—through rhythm,
sensation, and image.
As noted in the late Professor Denis Cosgrove’s essay on Hemming, his landscapes are “charged with the
geography of emotion,” operating between place and psyche. Hemming’s canvases often blur the boundary
between inner and outer worlds, rendering terrain that is at once real and remembered, abstract and intimate.
This exhibition offers a rare opportunity to engage with the full emotional and intellectual range of
Hemming’s work—a practice deeply rooted in the poetics of place and the subtle architectures of memory.
Adrian Hemming at Highgate Gallery opening times:
Friday 14 November: 13.00 – 17.00
Saturday 15 & Sunday 16 November: 10.00 – 16.00
Wednesday 19 – Friday 21 November: 13.00 – 17.00
Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 November: 10.00 – 16.00
Wednesday 26 & Thursday 27 November: 13.00 – 17.00
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.
Members of the Highgate Watercolour Group are welcoming visitors back to the beautiful historic setting of Lauderdale House, where 20 artists will exhibit around 200 framed works on paper at their 2025 exhibition.
The exhibition across two gallery floors will include artwork from the group’s visits across north London, painting en plein air in Highgate, Hampstead, Alexandra Palace, Holland Park and Central London, plus landscapes and seascapes from further afield. Expressive floral paintings, contemplative still lifes and abstracts will also be on show, with a small works section comprising miniature masterpieces at minimal prices. With diverse themes and a range of artistic styles, there will be something for all to enjoy.
Exhibiting Artists: Feroze Antia | Chris Baker | Freda Blayney | Maureen Bocking | Cathy Burkinshaw | Ruth Edwards | Jacqueline Freeman | Edmund Gordon | Peter Hassell | Ruijin Hu | Shirley Hodgson | John Lambie | Sue Lees | Brenda McDowell | Judith Pedersen | Maggie Pettigrew | Andrew Riley | Marilyn Southey | Morley Speed | Vanessa Whinney
IMPORTANT NOTICE The exhibition is scheduled to open daily from 12noon–4pm, however it is important to check with Lauderdale House before your visit, as the exhibition may be closed at short notice. Contact Lauderdale House on 020 8348 8716.
Highgate Gallery in conjunction with The Wolf Collective is pleased to announce a solo exhibition by acclaimed British artist Adrian Hemming.
This exhibition brings together a significant body of work spanning Hemming’s decades-long career,
including oil paintings, prints, drawings, and watercolours.
Known for his meditative landscapes and luminous handling of colour, Hemming’s practice invites viewers
to reflect on how memory shapes perception—and how the land itself becomes a repository of both
personal and collective experience.
The Shape of Memory engages deeply with themes drawn from cultural history and philosophy.
Echoing Simon Schama’s Landscape and Memory, the exhibition explores landscape not merely
as a backdrop, but as a force through which identity, myth, and memory are forged. Hemming’s
work also resonates with both Nietzsche and Proust’s reflections on conscious remembering in the
body, where memory is not only stored in the mind but experienced viscerally—through rhythm,
sensation, and image.
As noted in the late Professor Denis Cosgrove’s essay on Hemming, his landscapes are “charged with the
geography of emotion,” operating between place and psyche. Hemming’s canvases often blur the boundary
between inner and outer worlds, rendering terrain that is at once real and remembered, abstract and intimate.
This exhibition offers a rare opportunity to engage with the full emotional and intellectual range of
Hemming’s work—a practice deeply rooted in the poetics of place and the subtle architectures of memory.
Adrian Hemming at Highgate Gallery opening times:
Friday 14 November: 13.00 – 17.00
Saturday 15 & Sunday 16 November: 10.00 – 16.00
Wednesday 19 – Friday 21 November: 13.00 – 17.00
Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 November: 10.00 – 16.00
Wednesday 26 & Thursday 27 November: 13.00 – 17.00
Members of the Highgate Watercolour Group are welcoming visitors back to the beautiful historic setting of Lauderdale House, where 20 artists will exhibit around 200 framed works on paper at their 2025 exhibition.
The exhibition across two gallery floors will include artwork from the group’s visits across north London, painting en plein air in Highgate, Hampstead, Alexandra Palace, Holland Park and Central London, plus landscapes and seascapes from further afield. Expressive floral paintings, contemplative still lifes and abstracts will also be on show, with a small works section comprising miniature masterpieces at minimal prices. With diverse themes and a range of artistic styles, there will be something for all to enjoy.
Exhibiting Artists: Feroze Antia | Chris Baker | Freda Blayney | Maureen Bocking | Cathy Burkinshaw | Ruth Edwards | Jacqueline Freeman | Edmund Gordon | Peter Hassell | Ruijin Hu | Shirley Hodgson | John Lambie | Sue Lees | Brenda McDowell | Judith Pedersen | Maggie Pettigrew | Andrew Riley | Marilyn Southey | Morley Speed | Vanessa Whinney
IMPORTANT NOTICE The exhibition is scheduled to open daily from 12noon–4pm, however it is important to check with Lauderdale House before your visit, as the exhibition may be closed at short notice. Contact Lauderdale House on 020 8348 8716.
Join local expert Jeska Harrington Gould for a guided walk exploring Highgate’s fascinating past. The walk will cover historic buildings and key locations around the centre of Highgate. Numbers are limited, so please reserve your place in advance.