The Arts Society Leatherhead are putting on a fascinating talk on architecture on June 6. (See below)

Ian Swankie is an amazing TAS accredited lecturer and the Menuhin Hall in Cobham is a terrific venue. I have heard Ian lecture before and have been to the Hall and I can promise you that both are well worth attending.

This a chance for us to explore old and new as we examine the very best of British architects from the 17th century to the present day. In these two one-hour lectures, we take an informative and lively examination of some brilliant British architects and their legacy. It is not a technical morning, but colourful and fun.

We will hear about works by Christopher Wren, Edwin Lutyens, George Gilbert Scott,Thomas Heatherwick, Zaha Hadid, Norman Foster and many others. We live in the world they created. Many of the buildings are in the UK but we also see some spectacular projects by British architects around the world.

Ian Swankie is a Londoner with a contagious enthusiasm for art and architecture. He is an official guide at Tate Modern, Tate Britain, Guildhall Art Gallery, and St Paul’s Cathedral. He is also a freelance London tour guide. Since 2012 he has led a popular weekly independent art lecture group in his hometown of Richmond in West London. He is an accredited lecturer for The Arts Society, and a Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Art Scholars, one of the City Livery Companies.

Coffee on arrival and between the talks is included.  

• 10 am Coffee
• 10.30 First lecture
• 11.30 Break
• 12.00 Second lecture
• 1.00pm  Finish

If you are interested in this event, please let Jillie Moss, know by clicking on the ;ink above, before Friday, 16 May and she will buy tickets. This is open to all Midhurst u3a members.

Car share may be possible.

Once you have booked your tickets with Jillie please pay by bank transfer if you can: A/c Name: Midhurst U3A, Sort Code: 30-96-61, A/c No: 01387462, Ref: Swankie.