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  Hotels in der Nähe des Salford Museum & Art Gallery
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 Salford Museum and Art Gallery - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Salford Museum and Art Gallery, in Peel Park in Salford, Greater Manchester, was founded in 1850.
The gallery and museum are devoted to the history of Salford and Victorian art and architecture.
Art museums and galleries in the United Kingdom
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Salford_Museum_and_Art_Gallery   (113 words)

  
 SALFORD MUSEUM & ART GALLERY   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Salford has an unusual collection of Pilkington's ware including some of the more exotic and grotesque.
Of particular interest are the hundreds of drawings and sketches held in the W.S.Mycock archive.
These miniature vases - known as "twifflers" - were thrown on a wheel and made for the Pilkington children.
www.pilkpotsoc.freeserve.co.uk /SalfordWeb/SALFORD.html   (103 words)

  
 Art Galleries in Lancashire & Merseyside including Haworth Museum and Art gallery in Accrington, University of ...
Lady Lever Art Gallery was created by the philanthropist millionaire soap baron, William Hesketh Lever, named to honour his beloved wife, as part of his "model" village at Port Sunlight.
Harris Museum and Art Gallery, which dominates Preston town centre, is housed in a Grade I Listed Building and was opened in 1893.
Gallery of mainly 18th and 19th century English watercolours and other British paintings, as well as a small collection of contemporary paintings, sculpture and prints.
www.manchester2002-uk.com /arts/art-galleries3.html   (721 words)

  
 Manchester Art Galleries, Salford Art Gallery, the Corner House, Whitworth Art Gallery, Chinese Arts Centre, Manchester ...
Formerly known as the City Art Gallery, the Manchester Art Gallery houses what is claimed to be one of Britain's best art collections and has recently undergone a £35m makeover.
This is the largest of Manchester's Art Galleries, and houses an extensive collection of paintings, sculptures and ceramics, with paintings by Turner, Stubbs and Gainsborough.
The original gallery soon became overcrowded, and after many other new sites had been rejected, it was decided to build the Athenaeum, immediately behind the City Gallery as an extension to the gallery's facilities.
www.manchester2002-uk.com /arts/art-galleries1.html   (1410 words)

  
 Salford Heritage Service
Salford Museum and Art GalleryThe Salford Museum and Art Gallery is an intriguing mix of Victorian and 20th century architecture.
The Museum is also home to Lark Hill Place, the finest recreated Victorian street of its kind, with authentic period shops and rooms, many of which were amassed from the locality and are typical of any northern industrial town.
There is a permanent gallery of Victorian art and collections of paintings, sculpture and local and social history.
www.salford.gov.uk /leisure/museums.htm   (476 words)

  
 Salford Professional Accommodation, Salford, UK
Salford Professional Accommodation, Salford, UK Professional Accommodation Salford UK Salford is shaking off the shackles left by a legacy of industrial decline and has creating some excellent student accommodation.
The City has a long and rich history, which is reflected in its museums and art galleries.
Salford Quays - already internationally recognised as a flagship regeneration project - is the home of the Lowry Centre.
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 Salford Museum and Art Gallery, Salford Greater Manchester England   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Salford Museum and Art Gallery, Greater Manchester, England..
The museum features a Victorian gallery with sculptures, paintings and decorative arts, and stages temporary exhibitions throughout the year.
New to the museum is a Lifetimes Gallery, showcasing Salford past and present, with exhibitions, listening points, IT zone, activities and hands-on elements.
www.in-england.co.uk /Museums/England3628.htm   (291 words)

  
 Manchester Art Gallery   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Manchester City Art Gallery was established in 1882, when the Royal Manchester Institution's building and its collection was handed to the city.
There is an interactive gallery for children, a gallery linking Manchester art with its historical past and the Manchester Evening News gallery which allows youngsters and amateur painters to show their work.
The first nine galleries in the old building consist of 18th and 19th art, organised in themed collections to set them off in the best light.
www.manchesteronline.co.uk /entertainment/daysout/s/6/6336_manchester_art_gallery.html   (670 words)

  
 UK Sustainable Cities and Aviation Network: SCAN-UK   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The art gallery here is home to the largest collection of L.S. Lowry's works, April 2000 when the new Lowry gallery will be opened.
One of the most significant developments at Salford Quays is the construction of the £127 million Lowry Center in the year 2000.
This is a fascinating interactive museum, with hands on experiments for adults and children, historic working machinery, dinosaurs and working locomotives.
www.scan-uk.mmu.ac.uk /art/tourism.html   (1229 words)

  
 Museum and Art Finder
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Muzeum Sztuki (Museum of Art) in Lodz Lodz, Poland
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 News - From Russia With Love   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
As the most prestigious prize in the applied and decorative arts field, the show features decidedly different and daring furniture from five of the finest designers in the UK.
Salford Museum and Art Gallery is especially excited to welcome this prestigious show to the Northwest, allowing local students, designers and the general public a preview of the trends and fashions that may be gracing our living rooms in future years, including ideas such as a self destructing barbeque!
Jerwood Applied Arts Prize 2004: Furniture runs at Salford Museum and Art Gallery from Saturday 5 February until Friday 1 April.
www.parents.org.uk /news_from-russia.htm   (235 words)

  
 Welcome to Salford Museum Collections   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Salford Museum and Art Gallery has a wealth of historical objects that are available for everyone to access.
Salford Museum Archive – this is by far the largest collection containing over 10,000 objects ranging from prehistoric flint arrow heads to copies of the Radio Times from the 1940s.
Items are always being added to our collections so if you don’t find what you’re looking for first time round remember to come back at a later date.
salfordmuseum.salford.gov.uk   (173 words)

  
 Theodore Major - Home page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
From the superb draughtsmanship of his art school years, Theo simplified and refined his style.
The abstracts he produced in the 1930's failed to satisfy him; neither did the cartoons he produced with vigour and panache for newspapers in the 1950's.
After 1949 he stopped dating his works, pointing out that 'art is eternal' and therefore requires no artificial human dating system.
www.major01.freeserve.co.uk   (462 words)

  
 Oldham Tourist Information Museum Greater Manchester History Photographs UK
Beautiful countryside and fascinating history and art in Oldham and the Saddleworth area is somewhat of a surprise, the reason being is it just 'isn't out there'.
The Gallery, Oldham's very own arts centre, opened in 2002 and is a contemporary and interestingly shaped building attached to the Free Library on Union Street.
His works are inspired by folk art and traditional folk stories which are known as the Mymensingh Ballads which draw on both Hindu and Islamic traditions covering that broad spectrum of loss, love, parenthood and power.
www.iknow-northwest.co.uk /tourist_information/manchester/oldham/oldham_saddleworth.htm   (821 words)

  
 manchester academy of fine arts   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Salford Museum and Art Gallery seemed to have welcomed us with open arms, which included the offer of a permanent home.
Salford, it became obvious that the Salford's management team were
There will be a major MAFA Exhibition at Gallery Oldham during Autumn 2005, followed by a similar show in Stockport during 2006.
mafa.org.uk /mafa05.htm   (358 words)

  
 Event Directory - Salford   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Built in 1928, the Synagogue is a fine example of Art Deco architecture.
Salford's original church, built as a chapel of the Cathedral in 1635, rebuilt in 1752.
The library is a national collection of the history of the working class, trade union and labour movement from the late 18th century to the present day.
www.heritageopendays.co.uk /ed/greater_manchester/salford.shtml   (557 words)

  
 Salford
The city covers 37 square miles and the five districts of Salford, Eccles, Worsley, Irlam and Cadishead, and Swinton and Pendlebury.
Salford is about 250 miles north west of London, and with excellent road and public transport links to all parts of the UK, the city is well placed as a visitor and commercial centre and Manchester's airport, gateway to over 200 international destinations, is just a few miles away.
As one of the world's first industrial cities, Salford is flooded with historic firsts and achievements - including the world's first free public library.
www.gmep.org.uk /ccm/content/map-links/salford   (482 words)

  
 Salford Museum & Art Gallery, Manchester | MyTravelGuide.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
This imposing museum is of particular interest for its recreation of a typical northern street at the turn of the century - complete with local pub, chemist's shop, Victorian parlour and worker's cottage.
The gallery on the same site is the home of an important collection of paintings and drawings by L S Lowry, with many of the works on permanent show.
There is also a Victorian gallery, which includes examples of painting, pottery and fine furniture.
www.mytravelguide.com /attractions/profile.jsp?objectid=78854905   (351 words)

  
 Travel Information | University of Salford - A Greater Manchester University   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The University of Salford is a dynamic, cosmopolitan university situated in Greater Manchester, one and a half miles from Manchester city centre.
Salford street map (185 KB PNG), showing the University in relation to Manchester city centre.
University of Salford, Salford, Greater Manchester M5 4WT, UK.
www.salford.ac.uk /travel/campus_map   (84 words)

  
 Untitled Document   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Salford has a rich industrial history through its River Irwell, with links to the Manchester Ship canal, cotton mills and coal mining.
The Fire Station, once known as The Viewpoint Gallery, is situated in the heart of Salford, on Albion Place.
With Salford University offering many art-based courses, there is a need for studio space for graduating freelance artists, with the necessity to exhibit while they work.
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 Miss Lily Elsie - Recent Additions
Salford City Council will be mounting a small exhibit dedicated to Elsie in the Salford Museum and Art Gallery.
Many thanks to Ken Craven at Salford Museum and Art Gallery for passing on the results of his research into Elsie.
One of the earliest I have, 10th non-show gallery.
www.lily-elsie.com /new.htm   (1961 words)

  
 Salford Museum & Art Gallery on AboutBritain.com
Enjoy a varied and lively programme of temporary exhibitions ranging from contemporary art and crafts, archaeology and architecture, to documentary photography and social history.
The Peoples History Museum houses the galleries of the National Museum of Labour History.
The Gallery's amazing collection of art is displayed in an innovative and imaginative way.
www.aboutbritain.com /SalfordMuseum.htm   (437 words)

  
 Evgeni Dybsky
Graduated from the Moscow Art School (1972-1978) and the Surikov Art Insitute, Moscow (1978-1984).
Art Fair Padova, Gallery Linea Arte Contemporanea, Florence, Italy.
Landscapes 3, Museum of Art ?Timoteo Eduardo Navarro?, Tucuman, Argentina.
www.dybsky-art.com /biography.htm   (264 words)

  
 Manchester Museum, Art Gallery, Library | north-west-england | merseyside-manchester   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The Walker houses an internationally important collection of art from the 14th to the 20th century.
The Runcorn Cycle Museum collection is the most comprehensive cycle and cycle motor display in the North West.
Tate Liverpool is the home of the National Collection of modern art in the North of England, displaying the very best of modern and contemporary art.
www.totaltravel.co.uk /travel/north-west-england/merseyside-manchester/directory/artgalleries   (309 words)

  
 LINKS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Find out what happened when Salford Museum worked with young people aged 16-24 from Salford Foyer.
Museum Fever is an ongoing project for young people.
It is showcased at present in the new Lifetimes gallery at Salford Museum and Art Gallery.
www.smart.salford.gov.uk /links.html   (85 words)

  
 Sheila Fell Museum and Art Gallery Salford 21 October - 2 December 1990 Royal Academy of Arts London 15 December - 15 ...
Featured: Sheila Fell Museum and Art Gallery Salford 21 October - 2 December 1990 Royal Academy of Arts London 15 December - 15 January 1991 Rozelle House Ayr 26 January - 9 March Abbot Hall Art Gallery Kendal 16 March - 28 April Towner Art Gallery Eastbourne - Sheila Fell.
Sheila Fell Museum and Art Gallery Salford 21 October - 2 December 1990 Royal Academy of Arts London 15 December - 15 January 1991 Rozelle House Ayr 26 January - 9 March Abbot Hall Art Gallery Kendal 16 March - 28 April Towner Art Gallery Eastbourne
Sheila Fell "Sheila Fell Museum and Art Gallery Salford 21 October - 2 December 1990 Royal Academy of Arts London 15 December - 15 January 1991 Rozelle House Ayr 26 January - 9 March Abbot Hall Art Gallery Kendal 16 March - 28 April Towner Art Gallery Eastbourne".
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 Manchester City Galleries - Press Office - Press Releases   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The show was co-ordinated by artist Debbie Goldsmith who ran a previous project with Salford Museum and Art Gallery and who has also been commissioned to create an interactive artwork for Manchester Art Gallery's Clore Interactive Gallery.
This is the first time Manchester Art Gallery has collaborated with young people in this way and is an excellent example of the kind of projects which will develop in the future.
They will also seek to break down the barriers that young people feel about visiting art galleries, so that they develop an awareness and sense of ownership towards Manchester Art Gallery.
www.manchestergalleries.org /html/press/press_details.jsp?id=92   (354 words)

  
 Association for Heritage Interpretation
Harris Museum and Art Gallery for Follow the Yarn — the Story of Cotton in Preston
This year the award was won by The Dig organised by the Museum of London.
English Heritage has given its support to the scheme for the third year by grant-aiding the special category, which this year is ‘Interpretation and Volunteers.
www.heritageinterpretation.org.uk /awards/ib02awardslist.html   (214 words)

  
 Salford Museum & Art Gallery - 24 Hour Museum - official guide to UK museums, galleries, exhibitions and heritage
Salford Museum & Art Gallery - 24 Hour Museum - official guide to UK museums, galleries, exhibitions and heritage
Unless otherwise stated, entry to the museum, special exhibitions and events and other activities are FREE OF CHARGE!
Relax amidst the splendour of our Victorian Gallery and admire the paintings, pottery and fine art.
www.24hourmuseum.org.uk /museum_txo_en/NW000136.html   (283 words)

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