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Latest talk this Friday, 11th November – William Joy – a local artist

08/11/2022

A talk by local art historian Robert Field about 19th century artist William Joy, his work, and use of local Swanage residents as models in his nationally renowned and popular paintings.

Free to members, non-members £3

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