Bruton School for Girls was turned into a film set for the day when star of TV’s Salvage Hunters, Drew Pritchard, arrived to rummage amongst the hidden treasures at the girls’ school. The antiques and restoration expert had his eye on stools and easels from the art department as well as an ancient iron weather vane. Estates Bursar, Alan Wells, guided them around the school just before the end of term in July and revealed the cache of stools and easels dating back to when the school first opened in 1900. Full story: Read more
James Lynch Book Signing: 30th October at Bailey Hill Bookshop, Castle Cary
James Lynch will be signing copies of his new book ‘There Never was a Finer Day’ on 30th October at Bailey Hill Bookshop, Castle Cary from 7.00pm. This is a limited edition, fine art publication to celebrate the new collection of paintings by the contemporary English Romantic painter, James Lynch, accompanied by the haunting landscape poetry of Edward Thomas. Full details: Read More
BBC News – Artist Simon Beck’s giant Somerset beach art
The sand art, some the size of two football pitches, has been created by renowned snow artist Simon Beck. “It’s a race against the tide, it’s nine hours of furious work,” says the artist who is best known for making huge geometric snow designs in the Alps with his feet. “But at least your hands and feet aren’t cold.” Full story via BBC News – Artist Simon Beck’s giant Somerset beach art.