Historic Society of Lancashire & Cheshire (@historicsoclandc.bsky.social)

mcrwire on Instagram: "🎭🖼️ REUNITED: This spring, The @porticolibrary will stage a series of unmissable experimental events around its unique spaces and…" 🎭🖼️ REUNITED: This spring, The @porticolibrary will stage a series of unmissable experimental events around its unique spaces and renowned collections to support their ongoing Reunited project, a visionary £9 million transformation which will renovate and reimagine all parts of the building to create one of the UK’s most accessible, sustainable and dynamic historic libraries.In celebration of International Women’s Day on Sat 8 Mar, The Portico hosts an illuminating talk which explores the work of forgotten women writers and artists from the library’s archive. Led by Creative Producer and cultural historian Dr. Debbie Challis, Hidden in Print will transport guests on a journey through the illustrations, reading habits and friends of mid-Victorian artist, Ann Mary Severn Newton, alongside the lives of the trailblazing writers she both knew and admired who forged a different path for themselves and railed against submissiveness and domesticity.On Thu 20 Mar, Dr. Rose Roberto joins The Portico to examine the inestimable literary legacy of beloved artist, Kate Greenaway, whose work influenced generations of children and left a lasting impact on the industry. For nearly seven decades, the Library Association’s Kate Greenaway Medal recognised the best illustrated children’s books, but in 2022, they quietly removed her name from the award, sparking widespread condemnation from across the literary spectrum and beyond.On Sat 22 Mar, visitors are invited to participate in the free Under Construction pop-up display, which offers comprehensive insights into the progress made to ‘reunite’ The Portico, as well as the chance to delve into the library’s history and collections.For full further programme details and to book tickets to all events check the link in bio 🔗 https://www.instagram.com/p/DGlXqMPINQo/?igsh=ZjE0aTJ0YjBjYm45