THE PATH TO AUTUMN: KEATS AND WINCHESTER, 10 SEPTEMBER TO 20 DECEMBER 2019
John Keats visited Winchester in August and September 1819. The ode 'To Autumn', one of Keats's greatest poems, was inspired by his walks in the countryside around the city. This exhibition explores Winchester in the early 19th century and its influence on Keats. It also reveals the important place of Winchester College in the early development of Romanticism in literature, and examines the links between Keats and several important poets educated at the school, including William Collins and Joseph Warton. Among the objects on display will be Keats's 'death mask', on loan from Eton College.
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A VISIT TO THE TREASURY CAN BE COMBINED WITH A COLLEGE TOUR
These are available every day. Explore the history of this ancient school with a knowledgeable group guide and then visit the outstanding collection of art and archaeology, housed in the medieval Treasury. Tours of the College begin at 2.15pm and can be followed by a Treasury visit at 3.15pm.
Tickets for the tour can be purchased from the Tour Guide at the Porter's Lodge, College Street.
ROMANESQUE: ARTISTIC REVOLUTION IN THE 12th CENTURY
2 APRIL - 9 SEPTEMBER 2019
This exhibition brings together spectacular pieces of medieval art to explore the development of the Romanesque style in the 12th century. It includes objects from across medieval Europe, and examines the rich complex influences that created an artistic revolution in this period. The exhibition focusses particularly on Winchester, which under Bishop Henry of Blois became a great centre of artistic production. On display will be rarely-seen illuminated manuscripts from the library of Winchester College, fine examples of stonework and metalwork from an important private collection of medieval art, and items kindly loaned by Winchester Cathedral and Hampshire Cultural Trust.
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