Sketching and painting day with guided tour of the Brompton cemetery.
The café is open from 8.30am and the cemetery at 7am.
Ruth will be at the cafe by 10am to allow for coffee time before she starts sketching at about 10.30am.
Brompton cemetery was consecrated in 1840 and is one of Britain’s oldest and most distinguished garden cemeteries.
A private guided tour is arranged for 12pm with a focus on the artists and symbolism in the cemetery, followed by lunch.
Additional Information about Brompton Cemetery
Brompton cemetery was consecrated in 1840 and is one of Britain’s oldest and most distinguished garden cemeteries. Emmeline Pankhurst and Wisden of Cricket fame are buried there. The gardens are a haven for wildlife, there are several beehives and at least 50 different species of trees.
This is a magical atmospheric place to paint and sketch with stunning Victorian and other varied statuary. There is a monument with a wolf on the tombstone of Chief Long Wolf who originally came to England with Buffalo Bill’s show to celebrate Queen Victoria’s 50 year reign.
There is an information centre near the cafe with a film showing the more hidden away parts of the grounds.
NOTE – The Royal Parks who maintain the place have some requirements such as not setting up on the main road that runs through the grounds.
| LOCATION: | Brompton Cemetery, Old Brompton Road, London SW5 9JE |
| ORGANISER: | Ruth Munby, Law Society’s Art Group (LSAG) |
| TO BOOK: | Book below on this page of the LSAG website. |
| EVENT DESCRIPTION | Sketching and painting day with guided tour of the cemetery.
The café is open from 8.30am and the cemetery at 7am. Brompton cemetery was consecrated in 1840 and is one of Britain’s oldest and most distinguished garden cemeteries. There is an information centre near the cafe with a film showing the more hidden away parts of the grounds. NOTE – The Royal Parks who maintain the place have some requirements such as not setting up on the main road that runs through the grounds. |
| CONTACT: | Email: munbyruth@gmail.com
Tel: 07906 521 531 |
| LAST BOOKING DATE / TIME: | 6pm, Saturday 6th June. It may be possible for later sign ups, but commitment is required for the guide booked. |
| COST: | £11 including the transaction fee. |
| OPEN TO: | LSAG Members and guests |
| MAXIMUM No. | Booking maximum 3; Event maximum 25. |
| CONFIRMATION: | A confirmation email will be sent to you with your booking and event information. Ruth will email lunch confirmation before the event. |
| MEETING POINTS / TIME: | North Lodge Café just inside the gates of the cemetery. Ruth will be there by 10am to allow for coffee time before she starts sketching at about 10.30am. The café is open from 8.30am and the cemetery at 7am.12.00 pm for Guided Tour. The Tour Meeting point is just inside the North gate beside the Information Centre and cafe. |
| LUNCH INFO: | Ruth plans to book a table at a local restaurant. Please confirm if you would like to join her. |
| TECHNICAL HELP: | Hazel via Email: info@lawsocietysartgroup.co.uk Tel: 07962 811990 |
| TRAVEL GUIDANCE / DIRECTIONS: | The cemetery is a few minutes walk from West Brompton tube on the District and Overground Lines and is served by several bus routes. There is no parking at the cemetery. |