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The Walled Garden at Auckland Castle: In conversation with Jane Ruffer, landscape architect Pip Morrison and Andy Nesbitt Head Curator of Parks, Gardens and Landscapes.

A unique opportunity to find out about the magnificent 17th century walled garden commissioned by Bishop Cosin. Discussion will include Bishop Trevor’s pioneering Pinery Vineries for growing pineapples and the present re-imagined gardens and new glass house. A private visit to the garden follows the talk.

Artist Mat Collishaw talks to Elizabeth Oldfield, presenter of The Sacred podcast about the inspiration behind his work for the Faith Museum, Eidolon.

Mat Collishaw is a key figure in the important generation of British artists that emerged from Goldsmiths’ College in the late 1980s. Since his first solo exhibition in 1990 has exhibited widely internationally and has created the Faith Museum’s first contemporary installation, Eidolon, a meditation on faith, suffering and rebirth.

Elizabeth Oldfield, former Director of the Theos think tank, hosts The Sacred, a podcast about our deepest values, the stories that shape us, and how we can build empathy and understanding between people who are very different.

Includes entry to the Faith Museum.

A Pocketful of Prayer

Professor Judith Olszowy-Schlanger, Fellow in Hebrew and Jewish Studies at the University of Oxford, tells the story of a remarkable medieval Jewish siddur (prayer book) on short-term loan to the Faith Museum from Corpus Christi College, Oxford.

Dating to the late 1100s, and belonging to an Arabic-speaking Jewish man the prayer book opens a window into the faith of Jewish communities living in England during a time of upheaval and division.

Richard Jacques, Art History PhD candidate at Durham Uni presents, Francisco de Zurbarán - 'The ornament of the city.’

Join us for a thought-provoking conversation between esteemed mining artist Bob Olley and the visionary founders of the Gemini Collection of Mining Art, Dr. Robert McManners OBE and Gillian Wales. Hear first-hand about Olley's fascinating journey from the mining industry to becoming a celebrated professional painter, as he reflects on his iconic works and their significance in documenting the essence of mining life. Against the backdrop of the upcoming Mining Art Gallery exhibition, "The Last Cage Down," which explores the profound legacy of the Miners’ Strike of 1984-85, expect moments of profound reflection intertwined with Olley's trademark humour. This event promises to be both enlightening and delightfully entertaining. 

Against the backdrop of the upcoming Mining Art Gallery exhibition, "The Last Cage Down," exploring the legacy of the Miners’ Strike of 1984-85, this event offers a profound exploration of art, heritage, and the enduring impact of mining communities.