Lowry and the Sea Spotlight Tours

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.

Timings & Tours

Friday 13 September:

Tours 1230 ; 1330 ; 1430

Sunday 15 September:

Tours 1230; 1330; 1430

Location & directions

Granary Gallery, Dewars Lane, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1ES

Directions:

The Gallery can be accessed via the Quay Walls or through the Youth Hostel and Bridge Street.

Contact on day:

Berwick HODS

Telephone number:

+447365800503

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

If you have difficulty booking, please phone the Maltings on 01289 330999

Booking contact name:

Maltings Berwick

Booking website:

https://www.maltingsberwick.co.uk/whats-on/lowry-and-the-sea-spotlight-tours/

Booking opens:

06 Aug 2024 09:00 AM

Booking closes:

15 Sep 2024 01:30 PM

Accessibility details

There is an accessible lift in the building and disabled parking in Bridge Street Carpark beside the building

Additional information

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

Max no of people per tour:

15

Est. tour duration:

0 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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