Last night we celebrated the launch of “The Natural History of Edward Lear” by Robert McCracken Peck. Please see our previous post to learn more about the publication: http://www.edwardlearsociety.org/natural-history-edward-lear-robert-mccracken-peck/ In the photo from left to right: Derek Johns, Robert McCracken Peck, Nicholas Parsons and Spiro Flamburiari Continue reading »
Follow the link to read Michael Dirda’s review on Robert McCracken’s Peck recent publication “The Natural History of Edward Lear” in today’s Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/books/for-the-art-lover-the-naturalist-the-child-in-your-life-a-new-book-on-edward-lear/2016/11/23/62ef9dec-adce-11e6-977a-1030f822fc35_story.html We remind you that the author will be at Hatchard’s, Piccadilly, London at 1pm on Wednesday 30th November to sign and launch his book. Continue reading »
by kind permission of Revd Dr Ann Shukman – 10.20am for 11am Thursday 17th November 2016 This picturesque tower house stands in 20 acres of woodland and garden by the banks of the Ae Water. It is Grade A listed, dates from the 15th century and is steeped in history. For nearly 500 years it … Continue reading »
Set sail for adventures galore. Join the Owl and the Pussycat as they voyage to distant lands in their pea green boat, sing to the stars, and meet unexpected dangers and new friends along the way. Edward Lear’s charming tale of love, travel and runcible spoons is brought to life in this new musical adaptation … Continue reading »
The first pub in the country to be named after Edward Lear opens tonight! Their Grand Opening Party starts at 4pm, we wish the team a very successful evening! Do go and visit, they’re located at 471 Hollowat Road, London, N7 6LE. Make sure you have a look at the staircase with its unique use The Owl … Continue reading »
Edward Lear inspires artists to tackle funding cuts to Tottenham playground Sculpture workshops inspired by Edward Lear will run from May 20th, culminating in carnival on July 23rd At a time of rising childhood obesity, and protests against young people being shackled to their desks for hours, it seems odd that the facilities for active … Continue reading »
Dr. Colin Harrison, Senior Curator of European Art at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford will be giving a lecture on Edward Lear at the River and Rowing Museum in Henley on Saturday 24th October 2015. The talk will explore the originality and charm of this uniquely versatile artist. Please follow the link for more information http://rrm.co.uk/events/nature-and-nonsense-the-genius-of-edward-lear Continue reading »
Come and celebrate Mr. Lear at the Reading Society of Corfu on 9th October 2015. Nicholas Parsons will take us on a journey through Lear’s life interspersed with some of his wonderful nonsense. Continue reading »
EDWARD LEAR: WATERCOLOURS AND WORDS The exhibition ‘Edward Lear: Watercolours and Words’ opened at Palazzo Falson Historic House Museum in Mdina, Malta on 18th October 2014. Edward Lear’s travels were motivated by his desire to escape the damp winters of his native London and by his incessant search for new landscapes to paint. On his way to … Continue reading »