that British painter Augustus Leopold Egg was great friends with Charles Dickens? He often drew on literary inspiration for his early works. You can see his painting of a 'Scene from A Winter's Tale' in our exhibition this spring.

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Our upcoming exhibition will feature some of the incredible 19th century paintings and sculptures in our collection.

You can explore our collection from home while the gallery is closed: https://t.co/dJeBad0af5

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There was a portrait of Harry Daley in uniform in the Queer British Art exhibition at the Tate a few years back. The painting is by Duncan Grant and is now in the Guildhall Art Collection.

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Working in the guildhall instead of adventuring today! :^) https://t.co/GNXLUDXHuU

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Guildhall and will be lit up in orange to mark the week of action. Join us at The Guildhall 6.45pm Monday 18th October & walk to the museum to show support for all refugees, and, particularly in the run-up to

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Best wishes for your retirement from everyone at Guildhall Art Gallery!

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During campaigns, do you rely on your shield, your agility, your armor, or your luck to save you from harm?

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Alfred Edward Emslie (1848-1918), A Sonata of Beethoven, 1901, oil on canvas, 57 x 117 cm. Guildhall Art Gallery

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Another beautiful day in York! We hope you're enjoying picnic season ☀️

A great spot in the mid 19th Century is captured in this lithograph ‘From the Manor Shore, York’, by J.S. Prout.

It’s just next to the Ouse and in the background Lendal Ferry and York Guildhall can be seen!

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The Church of St Lawrence Jewry, King Street Cheapside; with the Guildhall visible to the right, by Thomas Malton c.1785

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Retrogaming Memory! ❤

Title: Gloom
Publisher: Guildhall
Version: Amiga CD32
Year: 1995

Shop: https://t.co/bSq4y5CgUk

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Ready for a new post of our It is said that Sir Henry Tate refused to lend two artworks for the first exhibition at as “no one would think of coming to the City to see pictures”. But he was wrong!

Follow us to find out more 👉https://t.co/rgGbCUgjQk

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Two new puzzles for Blue Monday, a sketch of the original Guildhall Library https://t.co/zpe233Hq00

and an illustration of Queen Elizabeth I from 1571
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All our puzzles can be found here https://t.co/1yMHvISnRQ

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Elf guildhall master. I just call her “Boss”. Have any idea for a name?

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11 Dec 1688: Archbishop Sancroft chairs an assembly of 27 peers in The Guildhall in the wake of James II's flight from the city. They set up a provisional government in order to stop the capital falling into chaos. They do not invite William, nor stop him.

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This exhibition had originally planned to be shown in Guildhall Library over the summer which had to be postponed due to covid closure. Instead we are pleased to be able to present here a brand-new exhibition never seen before. 4/5

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October’s Item of the Month on our website: Invitation card to the Diamond Jubilee Reception and Ball in the Guildhall. Printed by Blades, East & Blades, London using sixteen stones.
https://t.co/OWW0bQElWP

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10 Sept: Feast of St. Aubert of who was ordered by Archangel Michael to start the construction of what became Mont Saint-Michel (GuildhallAG)

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Our new book, Guildhall Art Gallery Director’s Choice, is out now! Discover historical favourites and recent acquisitions, as well as Director Elizabeth Scott's personal favourites from the City of London’s eclectic art collection. Order online: https://t.co/iw00zD31Dj.

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