Join visiting experts Alex McKay and Suzanne Matheson to learn more about Claude mirrors.
Join visiting experts Alex McKay and Suzanne Matheson to learn more about Claude mirrors: mysterious black mirrors that Romantic poets, tourists and artists used to view the landscape 200 years ago. Enjoy a short talk about these fascinating objects before heading outside for a hands-on demonstration with the real thing!
Talks take place at 11am on Wednesday 31 July, Friday 2 August, Wednesday 7 August and Friday 9 August.
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Wordsworth Grasmere, Dove Cottage, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SH
015394 35544
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16 Jan to 5 May - Tuesday to Saturday - 10am to 4pm
6 May to 30 June - Tuesday to Saturday - 10am to 5pm
1 July to 1 September - Monday to Sunday - 10am to 5pm
2 September to 22 December - Tuesday to Saturday - 10am to 4pm
23 to 29 December - Friday to Sunday - 10am to 4pm
30 December to 5 January - Tuesday to Saturday - 10am to 4pm
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