Category: Archive

Historian Dr Jason Price sheds light on a neglected artist and one of The London Group’s founding members.

The surprising tale of Patricia Preece, Dorothy Hepworth and The London Group

Tim Craven LG discusses the inspirations behind the Group’s latest exhibition.

London Group archivist David Redfern on Britain’s first ‘ready-made’ sculpture.

London Group archivist David Redfern comes across a letter.

100 years of conviviality and party spirit. An article by London Group archivist David Redfern

By our Archivist, David Redfern

From our London Group archivist, David Redfern

An article on The London Group by Elliott Seabrooke. First published February 1945.

London Group Archivist David Redfern LG  takes us on a historical tour of the ‘look’ of The London Group. 

According to academic research women overwhelmingly make up the majority of the workforce in museums and galleries at 70%. But this doesn’t translate to the top levels where the majority of chief executive roles are male. 

Remembering the remarkable achievements of London Group President Susan Haire, as she steps down from her role. 

“Despite many retellings, this story cannot be ignored. 1983 saw a memorable incident in the Group that still resonates and is retold around the campfires like an ancient Nordic legend.” London Group Archivist David Redfern LG  

Archivist David Redfern LG transports us back to 1951 to take a look at the significant role the Group played in the Festival of Britain.

Though many members consider themselves wedded to The London Group for life, for some it has been a more passing affair.

London Group Archivist David Redfern LG looks back to a Brighton exhibition which set the tone for future London Group collaboration.