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Guildhall and Brangwyn Hall - Architect: Mr Percy Thomas of
Cardiff. Main Contractors: Messrs E Turner & Sons Ltd of
Cardiff. Work commenced in 1930, with the foundation stone being laid
in May 1932. The Building was opened by Prince George, Duke of Kent, on
Tuesday, 23 October 1934. Our tour guide, Lindsay Sleeman will show us
the main civic rooms, consisting of the Mayoral Suite, Council Chamber,
Brangwyn Hall and the Green Room. Sir Frank Brangwyn, R.A. (1867 - 1956) is celebrated as one of Britain's most prolific and versatile artists. His work is internationally acclaimed and the huge British Empire Panels in the Brangwyn Hall are amongst the most important examples of his decorative work on a large scale. The Meridian Tower - currently the tallest building in Wales (107 metres / 351 feet) has spectacular views of Swansea from the Grape & Olive Private Function Room on the 27th Floor, where we will be having lunch. Glynn Vivian Art Gallery – On arrival we will be welcomed by the Friends of the Glynn Vivian and the Curator, Jenni Spencer-Davies, who will give a talk on the £6m refurbishment of the Gallery and on the Benefactor, Richard Glynn Vivian. Following the talk, Friends will be free to wander around the Gallery in their own time, but Jenni will be on hand to provide further information if required. The programme for the day: 8. 45 am Depart from National Museum, Cathays Park 9. 00 am Depart from Wild Gardens Road, Roath Park 10.00 am Arrive at Brangwyn Hall - Tea/Coffee/Biscuits 10.30 am Guided Tour of Brangwyn Hall and Guildhall 12.15 pm Depart for Lunch at Meridian Tower 2. 15 pm Depart for Glynn Vivian Gallery 4. 45 pm Depart Glynn Vivian Gallery 5. 45 pm Arrive at Cardiff (approximately) The cost of the visit, which includes coach, tour of Swansea Guildhall and Brangwyn Hall, tea/coffee/biscuits/Welsh cakes on arrival, two-course lunch (starter & main course, including tea/coffee) at the ‘Grape & Olive’, Meridian Tower and visit to the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery, inclusive of all gratuities is £42. If you wish to join this visit, please send a cheque payable to ‘Friends of NMW’, together with the completed form to: Dr Peter Davies, 54 Duffryn Avenue, Cyncoed, Cardiff, CF23 6JL. Telephone: 029 2075 1473. Mobile: 07443 425201 E-mail: drpmdavies@icloud.com |
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To: Friends of
National Museum Wales
Visit to Swansea Guildhall, Brangwyn Hall, Meridian Tower & Glynn Vivian Gallery Tuesday, 15 August 2017 Name(s) : ……………………………………………………………………….…………………................ Address : …………………………………………………………………….………………….................. ... ………………… .................................................................................... Postcode …………........ Tel …….………….......................... E-Mail …………………………......................................... Please reserve ..…. .. places for the above event. I enclose a cheque for £……….. ( £42.00 per person) in favour of Friends of National Museum Wales and SAE if you don't have e-mail. I / We shall be boarding the coach at Museum Steps / Wild Gardens Road, Roath Park. (Please delete as appropriate) MENU SELECTION – please indicate in table below, with the numbers 1 or 2: Starter Course choice:
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