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On the first Tuesday of every month, we’ll be joined by speakers who will share their passion and knowledge on a weird and wonderful range of topics. 

All Tuesday Talks are free, but spaces are limited so we recommend booking in advance.

Tuesday 7th January - Hero of the Raging Main - The Songs of Lord Nelson, The Victory & Trafalgar

Brian Gaudet draws on his passions for history and English folksong to highlight just how Lord Nelson, his most famous ship and his final naval battle have been commemorated in song for 220 years and don't miss the scandal concerning Horatio and Emma Hamilton.

At the start of the 19th century, as in 1939-45, Britain stood in danger of invasion by an all-conquering European war-mongerer. After the bloody French Revolution and execution in 1793 of King Louis XVI, France had seen the rise to power of a new dictator - Napoleon Bonaparte. With much of Europe beaten into submission, Bonaparte turned his attention to invasion of the British Isles known poetically as "the bonny bunch of roses". But Bonaparte, his admirals and allies were to meet their match in Horatio Nelson - already a British naval leader of fame.

Talks start at 1pm and take place in the Auditorium at Tullie. 

If you would like more information about these talks, or would even like to be our speaker one month, please email [email protected]

Learn more about the fascinating collections from those that know them best. All talks and tours start at 2pm on Thursdays and are included with admission (free for annual ticket holders and Members), however booking is essential.

• 28 November – Sheila Fell Gallery Highlights Tour
• 5 December – Pre-Raphaelites Tour
• 19 December – Sheila Fell Gallery Highlights Tour
• 23 January – Walking Tour of New Acceptance in Lieu Works 
• 30 January – Walking Tour of New Acceptance in Lieu Works

Join experts for guided tours of ‘Sheila Fell: Cumberland on Canvas’

Tour included with admission but booking is essential.

• 30 November, 2 - 2.45pm - Sheila Fell highlights tour. Learn more about some of the key pieces of artwork in the exhibition
• 14 December, 2 - 2.45pm - Sheila Fell highlights tour. Learn more about some of the key pieces of artwork in the exhibition
• 21 December, 2 - 2.45pm - Sheila Fell highlights tour. Learn more about some of the key pieces of artwork in the exhibition
• 11 January, 1 - 2pm – ‘Feelings from the fells’ musical gallery tour.  This spotlight tour offers visitors some time out to relax and pause with some optional doodling and sketching activities. Drawing materials provided.  
• 1 February, 1 - 2pm – ‘Feelings from the fells’ musical gallery tour.  This spotlight tour offers visitors some time out to relax and pause with some optional doodling and sketching activities. Drawing materials provided.  

Join us on Saturday 18 January 2025 for a full day of talks celebrating our current exhibition, Sheila Fell: Cumberland on Canvas.

Our speakers will be:

• Eleanor and Andrew Bradley - exhibition curators and authors of the upcoming catalogue raisonné
• Ysanne Holt - Professor in Art History at the University of Northumbria
• Sophie McAloone from Fine Art Restoration in Carlisle who will speak with Steve Swallow from Castlegate House Gallery

The event runs from 10.30am-3.30pm.

Tickets are priced at £30 and include:

• Attendance at all talks, taking place in our Lecture Theatre
• Lunch in our Function Room
• Admission to the exhibition

You can upgrade your ticket, £35, to include a Sheila Fell: Cumberland on Canvas catalogue.