Annual Cowper and Newton Day 2008
Saturday 26th April
This will be a special day of celebration to mark the relaunch of the museum.Ê Entry will be FREE, and there will be a programme of talks and tours. There will be a concert in the evening for which tickets will be sold. Here is the programme of events:
| NB The morning talks will be held at the Olney Centre |
| 10.00Ê |
Illustrated talk by Paul Williams
ÔThe life of William CowperÕ |
| 11.15 |
Talk by Crispin Paine (heritage consultant)
ÔWhy the Cowper collection is of national importanceÕ |
| 12.00 |
Talk by Paul Baker (Collections Officer)
ÔA museum for the 21st century -Êopening up the collectionÕ
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| 2.00 - 4.30 |
Free tours of the Museum, led by Paul Baker |
| 4.30 - 5.15 |
Poetry readings in the new Resource Centre (bring your favourite poem) |
| 7.00 - 8.30 |
Concert of authentic 18th century church music by the Bedford Gallery Quire at the parish church.
To reserve a ticket contact Sue Whyte at the museum, on 01234 711516, or enquire in the museum shop - prices to be announced soon.
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Past events
- The Annual William Cowper Day, April 28th 2001: "Cowper's Love of Gardening"
look here for a full report
- Georgian Garden Party 2001
look here for photos
- Heritage Open Day 2001, September 9th, 2001
look here for a report and photos
- Thanksgiving Dinner 2001
look here for a report
- A Dickens of a Christmas, December 9th 2001
look here for photos
- 2002 Burns' Night Supper, 25th January 2002
look here for a report
- The Annual Cowper & Newton Day, April 27th 2002
"The Friendship of Cowper and Newton and Their Collaboration in the Olney Hymns"
look here for a report
- Georgian Garden Party, 2002
look here for a report and photos
- Friends' Garden Party, 2002
look here for a report and photos
- Burn's Night Supper, 2003
look here for a repor
- The Annual Cowper & Newton Day, April 26th 2003
"William Cowper and his Women"
look here for a report
- The Annual Cowper & Newton Day, April 24th 2004
"Olney and the Abolition of Slavery: John Newton, William Cowper and the Campaign for Emancipation"
look here for report and photos
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