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BBC News
08-03-2025
- General
- BBC News
Warwick Market Hall Museum hopes to see Henry VIII portrait restored
A fundraising campaign has been set up to restore a historical portrait of King Henry museum service wants to display the Tudor painting at the Market Hall Museum in was discovered "hiding in plain sight" when art historian and Sotheby's consultant Dr Adam Busiakiewicz noticed it "by chance" in a photo posted on social artwork was commissioned by local landowner Ralph Sheldon in the 16th Century and was long thought to have been lost. Dr Busiakiewicz spotted the painting in the background of a photo posted online by the Lord Lieutenant of Warwickshire Tim said the painting had a distinctive arched top which caught his attention, and he arranged to view it in a closer look, and further research, Dr Busiakiewicz confirmed the portrait was a Sheldon Master, part of a 22-piece portrait collection from the collection featured portraits of kings, queens and significant figures from the were commissioned by Ralph Sheldon, along with four tapestry maps, for his home at Weston House near Shipston-on-Stour – but they were sold in 1781 by his descendants and from the set can now be found in various places, including the National Portrait Gallery, Eton College, Knebworth House and several private location of the full set of 22 portraits remains unknown, however. 'Wonderful opportunity' A spokesperson for Warwickshire Museum Service said they hoped to carry out conservation work on their portrait before putting it on public display."This is a wonderful opportunity to bring one of Sheldon's original portraits into Market Hall Museum to sit alongside a portrait of the artist himself and the Sheldon Tapestry, all sited less than 20 miles from where the portraits and tapestry hung at Weston House in the 1570s," said councillor Heather Timms, portfolio holder for culture at the council."We are committed to conserving this significant artwork and bringing it to Market Hall Museum, ensuring that this piece of our shared heritage is accessible to all."Conservation work, reglazing and specialist lighting is expected to cost about £18,000, according to the is hoped once the work is completed the painting will hang next to a portrait of Ralph Sheldon, by the Sheldon Tapestry Map of Warwickshire, in the museum's museum is open free of charge, and attracts more than 90,000 visitors per to the fundraising can be made by contacting Market Hall Museum or by visiting in person. Follow BBC Coventry & Warwickshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Yahoo
09-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dress handmade by refugees displayed in museum
A dress crafted by refugees and asylum seekers in Warwickshire to represent the power of collaboration and sharing of skills has gone on display at a museum. The Unity Dress was made during a series of sewing workshops and features more than 350 paper flowers and 200 fabric flowers. They were hand-stitched by 28 women, two men, and four children from 13 different countries. The dress will be on display at Market Hall Museum in Warwick, which has free entry, until late April. The project was led by local fashion designer Libby Esler, the founder of Art Lab, and supported by the Warwickshire Refugee Week Grant Fund 2024. As part of Refugee Week celebrations, the dress was a standout feature at the Refugee Runway fashion show, hosted last year at the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon. Libby Esler said: "The Unity Dress is more than just a garment - it represents the power of collaboration, the sharing of skills, and the strength found in community. Seeing it come to life has been a truly inspiring experience." Follow BBC Coventry & Warwickshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. Warwickshire County Council
BBC News
09-02-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Dress made by Warwickshire refugees and asylum seekers on display
A dress crafted by refugees and asylum seekers in Warwickshire to represent the power of collaboration and sharing of skills has gone on display at a Unity Dress was made during a series of sewing workshops and features more than 350 paper flowers and 200 fabric were hand-stitched by 28 women, two men, and four children from 13 different dress will be on display at Market Hall Museum in Warwick, which has free entry, until late April. The project was led by local fashion designer Libby Esler, the founder of Art Lab, and supported by the Warwickshire Refugee Week Grant Fund 2024. As part of Refugee Week celebrations, the dress was a standout feature at the Refugee Runway fashion show, hosted last year at the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon. Libby Esler said: "The Unity Dress is more than just a garment - it represents the power of collaboration, the sharing of skills, and the strength found in community. Seeing it come to life has been a truly inspiring experience." Follow BBC Coventry & Warwickshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, external, X, external and Instagram, external.
