Museum of Lakeland Life & Industry

Arthur Ransome is best known as the children's author who wrote the Swallows & Amazons series of books. His varied and interesting life as fisherman, sailor, journalist and perhaps even spy is explored in our new and expanded Arthur Ransome room.

Many items on display have come from the Museum's archive generously given by Ransome's second wife, Evgenia Shelapina, who was working as Trotsky's secretary when Ransome met her in Russia. They include the first book that he wrote at the age of six and sketchbooks for the Swallows and Amazons series.

Join us on Wednesday 4 March at 2pm for a chance to have a look at the new Arthur Ransome room and to view a small number of objects from our stores. This event is free with admission.

Monday 2 March, 2pm
Abbot Hall Art Gallery
Free with admission

Curator Nick Rogers leads us through the Boyle Family: Contemporary Archaeology and Memorious Earth: A Longitudinal Study exhibitions, looking at the ways these artists scrutinise and interrogate the landscape.

Friday 6 March, 2pm
Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House
Free with admission

Join a member of our learning team as they tell you some of the hidden histories being unearthed as we embark on The Blackwell Project. This is a great opportunity to come along and take part in a re-imagining of Blackwell's spaces.

Display continues until 7 September 2015
Museum of Lakeland Life & Industry

Feast your eyes as you learn about the food traditions and recipes of the Lake District from the staples of Clap Bread, Tatie Pot and seasonal vegetables to the more exotic fare of Lyth Valley Damsons, Grasmere Gingerbread and Kendal Mint Cake.

Saturday 7 March, 11am - 2pm
Museum of Lakeland Life & Industry
Free with admission or Kendal Food Festival wrist band

Join us in the Museum as we revive an old folk tradition of painting eggs ahead of Easter. We will be using traditional methods to decorate the humble egg into an ornament befitting any house.

Wednesday 11 March, 6.30pm
£10 / £7, booking is essential as places are limited

In this wide ranging talk and Q&A session, Sebastian Boyle will discuss Boyle Family's earth works in the context of the wider Boyle project, including the performances and projection events of the 1960s and Mark Boyle and Joan Hills's work with bands such as Soft Machine and the Jimi Hendrix Experience. The evening will include films of Boyle events and end with the rarely seen full length version of their major psychedelic projection film Beyond Image (1969) combined with a soundtrack of Soft Machine playing live at the Middle Earth club in London in 1967.

The Gallery will be open from 5.30 - 6.15pm for you to see the Boyle Family: Contemporary Archaeology exhibition before the event.

Sunday 15 March, 12 - 4pm
Blackwell Tea Room

Minimum of two £20, £10 per person thereafter

Finger Sandwiches
Smoked chicken, cucumber, cheese & chutney and gravadlax

Selection of Pastries and Home Bakes

Tea or Coffee
Swap for sparkling wine (150ml) for just £3.50 extra per person

Please book early to avoid disappointment, booking in the Tea Room or telephone 015394 46139. Gluten free option available, please order at the time of booking.

We are developing fresh approaches at Blackwell to enrich our visitors' experience. This is known as the Blackwell Project and will result in new Arts & Crafts furniture and objects on display, the reinstatement of the Master bedroom, an exhibition space exploring the Arts & Crafts movement, external signs highlighting the beauty of the setting and landscape, more interpretation to assist visitors and a fuller exhibition and events programme. The success of this project lies in working with volunteers to create a welcoming, interesting and lasting legacy.

Current volunteering opportunities include, Research, Oral History and House Guides. For further information follow the 'Read more' link below or if you're interested in volunteering in an area not outlined above, contact Shannon Quigley on 015394 46139.

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