Delve into the fascinating history of Cambridge, including an in-depth exploration of the Fitzwilliam Museum and its new exhibition A Call to Art: William Morris & the Pre-Raphaelites
Enjoy the wonderful Arts & Crafts interior of the David Parr House during a private tour
Discover the remarkable story of Kettle’s Yard, home to a beautiful collection of art dating mainly from the early 20th century
Cambridge is well known for its ancient university, beautiful colleges and scientific discoveries, but it is also home to museum collections of international significance. Incorporating elements of the Arts & Crafts movement, our tour will uncover the city’s many artistic treasures, from the world-renowned to the lesser-known, illuminated by several talks from our Tour Director Sarah Burles and other experts.
We will devote a whole day to studying the history and holdings of the Fitzwilliam Museum including the highly anticipated temporary exhibition, A Call to Art: William Morris & the Pre-Raphaelites, which will enliven our thematic focus. Continuing into the permanent collections, we will discover a wealth of artefacts and artworks spanning over 5000 years.
“A Call to Art goes beyond the decorative motifs and medieval love stories, taking us deeper into their collective vision, collaborative action and shared belief in the power of art and beauty to bring about positive social change”
– The Fitzwilliam Museum
At the heart of the tour will be a special visit to the David Parr House, once owned by the employee of the decorative arts firm F R Leach & Sons, David Parr. The interiors are a rare jewel of Arts & Crafts design meticulously created by Parr between 1887 and 1927, and subsequently preserved by his granddaughter.
A further highlight will be a visit to Kettle’s Yard, once home to Jim and Helen Ede. Alongside the stimulating exhibition spaces, we will make a special visit to the house where works by Joan Miró, Ben and Winifred Nicholson, Christopher Wood and Alfred Wallis are exhibited alongside textiles, natural objects, ceramics, glass and furniture in what has been described as “a masterclass of curatorship”.
Our itinerary concludes with a curator-led tour of the Women’s Art Collection at Murray Edwards College, the largest assemblage of works by female artists in Europe. It includes pieces by Barbara Hepworth, Maggi Hambling, Tracey Emin and Eileen Cooper amongst others.
We will stay throughout at the University Arms Hotel, recently developed in an elegant style nodding to its Cambridge heritage, and is centrally located beside the historic Parker’s Piece common.
Sarah Burles
Sarah studied History of Art at the University of Cambridge, before developing a career in museum and gallery education. This included twelve years at the Fitzwilliam Museum, as well as work in other Cambridge museums.
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£1495
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On request - please call us on 01223 841055 to enquire.
Included: accommodation based on sharing a classic twin or double bedded room, three breakfasts, two dinners with water & coffee, excursions & admissions, gratuities & all taxes.
Not Included: travel insurance, cosy double room for single use supplement £295.
