Thames Life in Art: prepare to be fascinated….. Trawl the glorious history of the River Thames through the eyes of the artists who painted it, from Canaletto to Turner, from Whistler to Monet. You will hear local art experts discuss the fascination of the Thames for painters, but there’s also an unusual twist - a modern-day builder of traditional wooden river boats will take you ‘behind the scenes’ and explain the construction, function and significance of the boats that inhabit Thames pictures over the last four centuries.
Booking is essential, so please call the office on 020 8891 5455 to purchase yours.
Tickets cost £10, or £8.50 if you are a member of the Environment Trust for Richmond upon Thames.