Wednesday, 22 May 2024, (Event Number 2404)

Many of us may know Newton, close to Cambridge, for its award winning hostelry, but fewer of us will know about the Newton School of Metal Work.  Founded by the local landowner in the 1870s as a general educational evening class for the men and boys of the village, it was transformed in 1889 into a metalwork school, supported by Arts and Crafts designer John Williams. The school thrived enabling the men to supplement their income by selling their work, winning prizes at local and national exhibitions, and continued to operate until WWII. The designs stayed true to the Arts and Crafts style; we shall see fine examples of their work in St Margaret’s Newton.

David Marshall, a specialist dealer in Arts and Crafts artefacts, who has been unearthing the fascinating story of the school, will give us a talk, in the village hall, about his discoveries and bring us samples of the students’ work to view.

• In aid of: Art Friends Cambridgeshire Grant Fund.
• Transport: Own. Instructions, including where to park, with tickets. Disabled parking at the Village Rooms may be booked; there is space near the church 10 minutes’ walk away.
• Start time and meeting point: 7pm, Newton Village Rooms, CB22 7PA.
• Tickets: Members £22, non-members £27 (includes glass of wine and donation to church)
• Ticket allocation date: Monday, 25 March 2024 at 12 noon. (Payment instructions will be sent on confirmation of your ticket).

To apply for a place or to contact the Organiser, please click here.