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HERITAGE OPEN DAY
HERITAGE OPEN DAY

Thursday 14th September 10am - 5pm Discover the stories of remarkable women through current exhibitions at The Armitt. Plus, join a member of the team on a personal Walk & Talk of the museum and the Ambleside Bridge House. The Armitt: Museum, Gallery and Library...

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THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF THE VICTORIAN LANTERN
THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF THE VICTORIAN LANTERN

The Wonderful World of the Victorian Magic Lantern As seen through hand-painted, mechanical and photographic lantern slides, a number of which have come from the Armitt Museum's own extensive collection. About the speaker: John Townsend is a retired Chartered Surveyor...

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MAKA’S WORK EXPERIENCE – KENDAL COLLEGE
MAKA’S WORK EXPERIENCE – KENDAL COLLEGE

My name is Makary and I have just completed a 2-week college placement at The Armitt as part of my Business course at college. On my first day, I was given a tour of the museum and learnt about how the organisation is run, ranging from things such as exhibitions to...

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The Armitt acquires rare George Romney portrait
The Armitt acquires rare George Romney portrait

The Armitt acquires rare George Romney portrait of historic Cumbrian landowner The Armitt: Museum, Gallery, Library in Ambleside has acquired an important portrait of Sir Michael Le Fleming, 4th Baronet of Rydal Hall, painted by Cumbria’s own George Romney. George...

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Kurt Schwitters bust unveiled in The Armitt’s new garden
Kurt Schwitters bust unveiled in The Armitt’s new garden

On Thursday 13th October, The Armitt unveiled a new bust of the artist Kurt Schwitters in the museum garden which is in mid-development. The bust, sculpted by artist Anthony Padgett, will be the focal point of the outdoor space to be enjoyed by visitors, staff, and...

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Opening date for the Bridge House
Opening date for the Bridge House

ONE of the Lake District’s most famous buildings and attractions, Bridge House, “the little house in Ambleside”, will reopen on Friday 5 August 2022, and every Thursday to Saturday at 11am and 3pm for ticketed tours during August. It will be the first time the house...

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