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Birmingham University: the Barber Institute of Fine Arts and the University Library Special Collections,

Thursday 8th July 2010

The Barber Institute of Fine Arts has been described as ‘one of the finest small galleries in Europe’. Opened in 1939 by Queen Mary this outstanding collection of paintings and sculptures is housed in a Grade ll listed building bequeathed to the University by Lady Barber in memory of her husband. The architecture of the galleries is outstanding and the paintings to be enjoyed in the Institute include masterpieces by Rubens, Van Dyck, Poussin, Gainsborough, Turner, Monet, Degas, Renoir and Van Gogh.
The Birmingham University Library Special Collections is a unique assembly of over 120,000 books of rare value and some three million manuscripts and is a major UK research library having recently received Designated Status as a Collection of National and International Importance.
For the visit is hoped that the Special Collections will have moved to the new Cadbury Research Library in the newly refurbished Muirhead Tower. It is anticipated that a selection of the important artefacts will be made available for the visit.
PROGRAMME
10.50 Assemble at the main entrance/foyer to the Barber Institute of Fine Arts.
11.00 Refreshments of coffee tea and biscuits.
11.30 Guided Tour of the Galleries.
12.30 Luncheon Break – there are several eating outlets on the campus including a coffee shop in the Muirhead Tower adjacent to the location of the afternoon visit.
2.30 Assemble in the Muirhead Tower –ground floor – Visit to the Special Collections of Birmingham University Library.
4.00 Departure.
Participants in the visit are responsible for making their own way to and between the venues. Everyone must comply with all Health and Safety advice given at the venues.
A map and contact details will be sent with your receipt.

Please send tickets for this event at £10.00 for members or £12.00 for non-members.

I enclose a cheque for £ payable to BALH.

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BALH (V)
41 Hazel Road
Rubery
Birmingham
B45 9DT