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Major Leonard McComb exhibition at the Williamson Art Gallery
The largest ever exhibition of work by leading 20th Century British artist Leonard McComb is going on show at Birkenhead’s Williamson Art Gallery & Museum. Leonard McComb: Nature & Humanity opens tomorrow and runs until October 31. Entrance is free. The exhibition, staged in collaboration with the late artist’s estate, features more than 60 of his best pieces in various media, from sketches, drawings and watercolours to oils, sculptures and just a handful of his 250 sketch b
Paul O'Grady retrospective set for Williamson Gallery
A major retrospective dedicated to Paul O’Grady is set to be premiered in Birkenhead this winter. The Paul O’Grady Story comes to the Williamson Art Gallery and Museum from December 4 and runs throughout 2027. The show, which delves into the late star’s personal archive to give an insight into his life in front of and behind the lens, will be free to visit thanks to a substantial lottery grant which has enabled it to be presented at the Slatey Road venue. The exhibition will
Birkenhead remembers Mallory and Irvine on centenary of Everest climb
A series of special events are taking place in Wirral this month to mark the centenary of the ascent of Everest by George Mallory and...
Famous Lowry painting coming to Williamson Art Gallery
LS Lowry’s most famous painting is set to go on show at the Williamson Art Gallery from this week as part of a tour for the artwork....
Exhibitions to enjoy in Liverpool during 2023
Liverpool is blessed to have a wide range of galleries showcasing exciting, provocative and intriguing works in a variety of different...
Williamson Art Gallery closes for 'emergency' ventilation work
Wirral’s Williamson Art Gallery and Museum has been closed while ‘emergency engineering work’ is carried out on the venue’s ventilation...
Williamson Art Gallery and Museum to reopen to visitors
Williamson Art Gallery and Museum in Birkenhead will finally reopen its doors to visitors next week. The Slatey Road arts venue has been...
Williamson Art Gallery petition signed by thousands opposing its closure
Thousands of people have signed an online petition to secure the future of the threatened Williamson Art Gallery and Museum. Wirral...
Christian Furr retrospective at Williamson Art Gallery
A retrospective of the work of Heswall-born, internationally renowned artist Christian Furr will be staged at the Williamson Art Gallery...
LOOK Photo Biennial opens eyes to the world
LOOK Photo Biennial is taking over a host of venues on both sides of the Mersey this summer. A series of exhibitions aim to reflect on...
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