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Exhibitions
Head to Ushaw between 1 April – 25 June for French opulence and splendour in our new exhibition The Power of Image: Versailles and the Sun King. The exhibition explores Louis XIV’s relationship with Versailles through the Cabinet du Roi, the series of printed engravings produced to reflect the glory of his reign. In addition […]
A varied and engaging exhibition of artwork by members of the Ushaw-based ColourWheel art group. A small proportion of the works will be for sale, to enquire please ask at our Reception desk. Colourwheel was founded in January 2019 and has been successfully running classes ever since. The classes are fun, friendly and welcoming to […]
Susan Warlock is a painter, illustrator and storyteller who has worked, for the past four years, from a studio at Ushaw. Aspects of her art reflect her life-long fascination with folklore, myths and legends, particularly those tales with dark energy and magic. Recently, her work has involved artistic investigations into universal human emotions. As the […]
Permanent Displays
Life at Ushaw gives an insight into the day-to-day life of some of the people who lived and worked at Ushaw during its time as a seminary and boarding school. In the recorded memories and the information panels you will be able to discover more about the lessons that were taught, the sports that were […]
The Pugins at Ushaw: Masters of Gothic Design highlights the members of the Pugin family of architects and designers who were engaged by Ushaw’s Presidents to produce work for Ushaw. Through their endeavours, Ushaw’s range of buildings was expanded and interior spaces were transformed. Ushaw received its first students in 1808. For a century, from […]
Past Exhibitions
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