The Shoosmith Gallery
The Shoosmith Gallery is a registered charity with the objective of bringing public awareness to the watercolours of Thurston Laidlaw Shoosmith (1865-1933), and his sister Fanny Violet Shoosmith (1871-1925).
'Thursie' and 'Vi' as they were known to their friends, were 'self-taught' artists, visiting many scenic settings across Britain to sketch and paint. Thursie also visited many villages and towns in continental Europe to sketch and paint, during the tranquil period leading up to the First World War (1914-18). He was appointed as the first President of the Northampton Town and County Arts Society and elected to the Royal Society of British Artists (RBA) in 1919.
Talks/tours offered
Artwork viewings and talks on request
Thurston Laidlaw Shoosmith, 'Abington Park'
Thurston Laidlaw Shoosmith, 'A Tributary of the Severn'
Thurston Laidlaw Shoosmith, 'Laon (France)'
Fanny Violet Shoosmith, 'Coastal Scene'
Opening times
Monday to Friday, 10am-4pm (excluding bank holidays).
Admission
Free. Donations welcome.
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Visit us
Delapré Abbey
London Road
Northampton NN4 8AW
Phone
0845 267 8640
Email
info@shoosmithgallery.org
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Website
www.shoosmithgallery.org