Talks with Helen Day at the Museum of Gloucester

The curator of the Museum of Gloucester’s latest exhibition, The Wonderful World of the Ladybird Book Artists, talks about her impressive collection of Ladybird books, artwork and memorabilia – and how she came to acquire it.

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The Museum of Gloucester is hosting a series of Ladybird-themed events as part of its new exhibition this summer 2021, including fascinating talks from curator and collector, Helen Day. Image  Mikal Ludlow.
The Museum of Gloucester is hosting a series of Ladybird-themed events as part of its new exhibition this summer 2021, including fascinating talks from curator and collector, Helen Day. Image © Mikal Ludlow.

The Museum of Gloucester’s new exhibition, The Wonderful World of the Ladybird Book Artists, features an impressive collection of books, original artworks and memorabilia from the ‘golden era’ of the Ladybird books.

In her exclusive talks on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 August 2021, exhibition curator and Ladybird enthusiast, Helen Day, will talk visitors through her collection – and share the stories of how she came upon some of the items.

Helen has spent over 20 years researching Ladybird and collecting items related to the company to amass the colourful collection that she has today. With memorabilia including Jane’s actual pram; original artwork from the Ladybird book artists; and a huge collection of original Ladybird books, literature lovers won’t want to miss this fascinating trip down memory lane.

Tickets for the Gallery Talk and Tour with Helen Day are available for a suggested donation of £5 to be made when booking, while tickets for In Conversation with Helen Day cost £5 per person. These events have strictly limited numbers and are not suitable for under 16s.

For more information, or to book tickets, visit museumofgloucester.co.uk.

Event

Gallery talk and tour with Helen Day

Dates

Saturday 21 to Sunday 22 August 2021

Times

Gallery talk and tour events take place from 5 to 6pm on the Saturday and 10am to 11am on the Sunday. In Conversation with Helen Day takes place from 7pm to 8.30pm on Saturday.

Admission

£5 per person

Telephone

(01452) 396131 and (01452) 396572

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