Lowry and the Sea Spotlight Tours
Granary Gallery, Dewars Lane, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1ES
Lowry and the Sea explores the artist’s connection to Berwick and his lifelong fascination with the sea. Lowry is one of Britain’s most recognisable artists, best known for his industrial scenes of the North-West. However, the sea was a constant presence in his life. During his childhood he enjoyed regular family holidays on the Lancashire coast. Later he travelled extensively throughout the British Isles, regularly visiting the North-East and its coast.
He first visited Berwick-upon-Tweed in the mid-1930s and continued to visit the town until his death in 1976, drawn by its clear air and views out to the North Sea.
Lowry and the Sea includes works on loan from The Lowry, Salford, The Arts Council Collection, Royal Academy of Arts and several private collections, and is the first curated exhibition of his works in the town for 10 years.
The daily spotlight tours are given by local volunteers who have taken part in a training programme to learn about Lowry and his connections with Berwick. These skills have been developed thanks to funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Granary Gallery, Dewars Lane, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1ES
There is an accessible lift in the building and disabled parking in Bridge Street Carpark beside the building
The Gallery and the exhibition can be accessed free from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 September. There is a charge on other days. There is also a talk about Berwick in the time of LS Lowry on Tuesday 10 September - see separate entry