FEATURING NORTHERN IRELAND PHOTOGRAPHER ARTHUR CAMPBELL
In November the Linen Hall Library celebrates the birth centenary of prolific Ulster painter and photographer Arthur Campbell with an exhibition of his work. Also on the schedule is a Christmas craft fair packed full of exquisite hand-crafted items plus all the necessary Christmas paraphernalia such as wrapping paper and cards.
The November schedule is as follows:
Linen Hall Library Book Sale - Monday 9 November – Saturday 14 November/Free
The Linen Hall book sales have been so popular this year we are continuing with this final sale of 2009. A great chance to rummage for Christmas presents.
Chester Beatty’s Great Adventure by Charles Horton - Wednesday 11 November 6.30pm/Talk/Free
Legendary international traveller and collector Chester Beatty is the subject of this talk given by Beatty expert Charles Horton. Beatty was originally from the US, but moved to Ireland later in his life where he was made the country’s first-ever honorary citizen in 1957.
Readings for Children - Saturday 21 November 11.00am/Free
Looking for something entertaining for the kids? The Linen Hall has now begun a series of readings in our dedicated children’s area. It’s also a great opportunity to introduce youngsters to the treasures of the Linen Hall Library. And while the children are being entertained, adults can browse the bookshelves or relax in our café (event suitable for 4 to 7 year olds).
Arthur Campbell, Artist and Photographer - Wednesday 25 November – Saturday 19 December / Exhibition/Free
The Linen Hall Library celebrates the birth centenary of Ulster artist and photographer Arthur Campbell, noted for his ‘remarkable perception’. He was one of a family of artists which included his brother George and mother Gretta Bowen. Arthur left school at 15 after his father died and took a job in a Belfast printing firm. He attended night school and eventually secured the job of Advertising Manager at the Harry Ferguson (Motors) Company where he worked for many years. During his time there he designed the well –known Massey Ferguson badge which is still seen on tractors today and is highly collectable.
The exhibition will be hung in the Library’s Vertical Gallery.
Linen Hall Reading Group - Thursday 26 November/1.10pm/Free
Everyone is invited to join the Linen Hall’s popular reading group that meets on the last Thursday of every month. This month’s title is The Bedroom Secrets of the Master Chefs by Irvine Welsh.
Walsh’s book is a gothic parable about the great obsessions of our time: food, sex and minor celebrity; and is a brilliant examination of identity, male rivalry and the need to belong to the world.
Linen Hall Library Craft Christmas Fair - Saturday 28 November 10am – 4pm/Free
Looking for gifts with a difference? The Linen Hall Library Christmas Craft Fair features individually picked stalls to include ceramics, jewellery and hand-made Christmas cards – many locally produced.
Notes to editors:
For more information contact Rachel Wetherall, Marketing and PR Officer at the Linen Hall Library,
on 028 9032 1707 or on email at r.wetherall@linenhall.com.
The Linen Hall Library is open free to the public. Opening hours are
Monday – Friday - 9.30am – 5.30pm; Saturday - 9.30am – 4.00pm.
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