An Inland Voyage: Life on the Coventry & Oxford Canals A new exhibition at the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum explores Coventry's lost community
>From 26 June until 30 August, the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum will welcome >its new FREE exhibition An Inland Voyage: Life on the Coventry and Oxford >Canals displaying a snapshot of local heritage through photography from years >gone by. There was a time when the Coventry and Oxford canal network was much more than just a leisurely stroll on a Sunday afternoon, but instead the home and way of life for an entire community. An Inland Voyage reveals the remarkable photographic archive of Coventry factory worker, Robert Longden. During the late 1940s and early 1950s he documented an intimate history of a working life now long gone. The photographs record the narrow boat people he encountered at Sutton Stop canal junction near Hawkesbury. It also includes images of Coventry's now demolished power station. These images catch forever the moment of transformation which saw the canals change from being industrial thoroughfares to locations for leisure. Robert's great grandson Stephen Pochin has restored the original photographs for an exclusive exhibition at the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum. He says "The restoration of the archive took many painstaking hours of removing thousands of tiny specs, blemishes and scratches from each image. This work produced some uncanny feelings with the realisation that I was staring at images of people long gone who, when photographed, were peering at my ancestor. "This exhibition is unique in capturing a society which will never exist again. It presents an historical snapshot that at only 60 to 70 years old seems a lot older ". An inland Voyage: Life on the Coventry and Oxford Canals is suitable for all ages; all children must be accompanied by an adult. For further information and details on our events, exhibitions, talks and activities or to join the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum's mailing list, visit our website at www.theherbert.org <http://www.theherbert.org/> . Exhibition Extras Last Saturdays: On the Towpath Saturday 31 July 10:30am - 1:00pm FREE Different every time, these special sessions offer a range of unique experience: make-and-take art sessions with brilliant artists, exciting performances, tours and talks designed for children and special surprises that come with the WOW-factor. Rose and Castle Masterclass Wednesday 14 July 10:00am - 4:30pm £10 inc Lunch (advise on dietary requirements when booking) A painting Masterclass day with Dave Moore, which takes you through the stages of traditional canal painting in the style of Rose and Castle. Working mainly on practice boards, your day will finish with a part completed board that can be decorated and taken away as a memento. Booking is essential (limited to 10 people), please call 024 7683 2386 or email [email protected]. Canal Adventure Wednesday 4 August 10:30am - 11:30am and 1:00pm - 2:00pm FREE Teaming up with the popular City Healthy Walks we invite you to soak up the summer sun and take a leisurely stroll along the canal. Canal Ranger Roland Mackie shares his knowledge about the history of the canals, life today and the stunning wildlife that has made the canals its home. This is an off-site drop-in event. Meet at Coventry Canal Basin, St Nicholas Street, CV1 4LY. Herbert Illuminations: Stephen Pochin Talk Tuesday 17 August 12:30pm - 1:30pm FREE Stephen Pochin, great grandson of Robert Longden, will share his knowledge of his great grandfather's canal photographs. An Inland Voyage features some of Longden's best work which Stephen was inspired to curate. As a practising artist and photographer himself, Stephen will unravel his passions and interests in a talk where he shares his enthusiasm about his work and the fortuitous re-encounter with his ancestor's images. 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