The Friends of The Higgins Lecture Programme
28th November 7.30 pm - Jacob Epstein, Artist and Sculptor
With Dr Evelyn Silber
Venue - St Andrew’s Church Hall, Kimbolton Rd, Bedford MK40 2PF
Generously sponsored by David Fletcher Valuer
Programme for 2024 spring/summer season
9th January 2024 7.30pm - The Artists of St Paul’s Cathedral
With Simon Carter
Venue – to be confirmed.
6th February 2024 7.30pm – Nelson, death, fate and a coffin
With Christopher Joll
Venue – to be confirmed.
20th February 2024 7.30pm - Lighting the Fuse
With Lucy Lewis, female bomb disposal officer
Venue - to be confirmed.
5th March 2024 12pm – Edward Bawden & Me – The making of the exhibition.
With Victoria Partridge, Includes a private guided visit to the exhibition.
Venue – to be confirmed.
Wednesday 13th March 2024 7.30pm – Climbing Great Buildings
With Jonathan Foyle
Venue – to be confirmed.
Generously sponsored by Urban Graphics
www.urban-graphics.co.uk
16th April 2024 7.30pm – A Bonfire of History – Lost Treasures of Madame Tussaud’s
With Christopher Joll
Venue – to be confirmed.
TBA May 2024 7.30pm – Gainsborough
With Hugh Belsey
Venue – to be confirmed.
25th June 2024 7.30pm - Old Warden Church and Anne of Cleves
With Jonathan Foyle
Venue – to be confirmed.
Donations please via JustGiving
Further information about all of the lectures visit Events & Lectures | friendsofthehiggins
Joining The Friends of The Higgins Bedford
The Friends organisation plays an important part in the life of the art gallery and museum, and individual members enjoy an excellent range of benefits; joining the Friends will put you at the heart of The Higgins Bedford.
The Friends provide support towards The Higgins Bedford by:
- Contributing fund to support the work in the museum and galleries
- Fostering general interest in The Higgins Bedford
- Providing volunteers to enhance visitor experience and deliver more activities and events
To find out more about the work of The Friends please Visit the Friends of the Higgins website.