Today we went to Settle in North Yorkshire. It is a lovely historic market town about an hour and a half drive from us.
Way back in the March issue of Country Living there was an article about Kate Lynch and her Exhibition 'Sheep, from lamb to loom' and I noted that it was showing at The Folly in Settle (closes 4th August then it moves to Frome, Somerset 22nd August- 3rd October at the Black Swan Arts, then to the Guildhall Heritage and Arts Centre, Dulverton, Exmoor from 5th-17th October)
Kate travelled the West Country with her sketchbook, following seven sheep farming families in Somerset through the seasons. There is also a narrative made by Alister Goolden of the sounds and voices of the journey. It is a wonderful exhibition and the charcoal drawings and oil paintings are beautiful and atmospheric. Please go and see it if you can. (I emailed Kate and she kindly let me mention her here). Go onto her link above and see lots more lovely artwork.
'Barbara in her woolshop, Fiddlesticks' by Kate Lynch
'Henry counts his ewes off the saltings, Bridgewater Bay' by Kate Lynch
The Folly (top left picture in mosaic above) was built in the 1670's as a gentleman's residence, it was reputed to of acquired its unfortunate name when it was left empty and then used for a range of purposes. It has many huge mullion windows and is now renovated and Grade 1 listed. It now houses The Museum of Craven Life and also has temporary exhibitions.
It is a lovely town to walk around. There is a market of local produce, ironmongers, grocers, florists, a cobblers and 'The Naked Man cafe' where we had a filling lunch (including a jam slice!)
Ooo that looks so interesting. I think I need a trip!
ReplyDeleteThank you for that. I think that I will go along to that when it comes to Somerset. Just reading you 'about me' bit. Sounds a bit like you have my dream job.
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Oooh, brilliant work! Thank you - off to investigate her site now!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you've really got the hang of this mosaic thing - I must get around to giving it a go! Beautiful flowers & puddy cat in your previous post! Settle looks like it could be worth a visit in the hols. The 'Barbara in her woolshop, Fiddlesticks' picture is fabulous!! Rebecca x
ReplyDeleteSettle and its surroundings are very beautiful. There used to be a very good wool shop in the market place but I think it closed, more's the pity. Still plenty of sheep around though.
ReplyDeleteKate Lynch's work looks so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSettle looks really interesting too.
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Kate's work looks wonderful I must go and visit her link. I am liking the mosaic pictures too! I really must visit 'up North' one day. It really does look like my cuppa tea. x
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