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October 2019
John Trigg – 40 Years of Drawing Books – Talk & Opening
Artist John Trigg has donated his collection of drawing books spanning 40 years. He will be giving a short talk about the books & his life's work as we celebrate this wonderful gift to the library. There will then be an opportunity to see the books on display in their new home. Refreshments will be provided. You can find out more about John Trigg & his work on his website https://johntriggartist.com Booking Essential – Donations Welcome
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Balloonomania Belles: An illustrated talk about the have-a-go heroines of early flight
Balloonomania Belles A Morrab Library talk on Wednesday 6th November 2019 at 2pm Sharon Wright, author of Balloonomania Belles: Daredevil Divas Who First Took To The Sky will give an illustrated talk about the have-a-go heroines of early flight. Those magnificent women in their flying machines ... They were the brave and liberated stars of saucy bets, ludicrous fashions, balloon riots, death-defying experiments and fabulous feuds. Yet the very first women to fly are all but forgotten. From Georgian ‘balloonomania’ to Edwardian thrills, enjoy…
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