The Nicholson Institute - An Impressive Gift for Leek: A Talk by Pauline Smith

To mark the opening of the Nicholson Museum and Art Gallery, Pauline Smith’s talk and slideshow will take us back to 1884, when Joshua Nicholson donated the Nicholson Institute to the town. 

The magnificent procession and banquet depict the importance and grandeur of the Nicholson to the town. 

Join us in the Art Gallery and share in the Victorian’s love and pride in our fabulous Nicholson Institute.

Date & time: Tuesday 27th October, 12pm-1pm
Location: The Nicholson Art Gallery, The Nicholson Institute Museum & Art Gallery, Stockwell Street, Leek, ST13 6DW
Admission: Free

Access and parking

The museum and art gallery are located on the first floor of the Nicholson Institute. There is step-free access via a lift, and the gallery can also be reached by stairs. An accessible entrance to the building is located to the left hand side of the front staircase.

There is no accessible toilet in the Museum & Art Gallery. The nearest accessible toilet is on Silk Street Car Park.

At present the art gallery does not have an operating hearing loop, but Pauline will be equipped with a microphone, and sound will be transmitted through speakers to ensure clear sound.

There is no car park on-site, but there are several public car parks within a short distance, including Vicarage Road and Silk Street. Parking spaces cannot be booked in advance.

Suitable for: All ages

Marketing information

The information provided when booking may be shared with the Friends of the Nicholson Institute Museum & Art Gallery and Staffordshire Moorlands District Council for future marketing and promotion of the exhibition and related activity.