Lace & Grace

The Lace & Grace sculpture, designed by artist Steve Purdue, will be sited in Olney.

To find out more about the ideas and research behind the commission, visit Steve’s website Differentia – Public Art

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Lace Making

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A lavender water bottle

Our examination of this small bottle prompts reflections on perfumes, herbal remedies, gardening and the English weather. It was given to Wordsworth after Cowper’s death. The Wordsworth connection William Wordsworth (1770-1850) admired Cowper’s work, and was influenced by it.  In a letter of 22 December 1814, he wrote: ‘…with the

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Amazing Grace 250: The Finale

The final event for Amazing Grace 250 was held at the parish church of St Peter & St Paul, Olney on Wednesday 13th December 2023.  AG250 partners, supporters, participants and community came together to share memories of some of the events and activities which took place over the 18 month programme and project.  The evening

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Amazing Grace 250: An Amazing Year

As Amazing Grace 250 comes to a close, we look back on what has been an Amazing Year! 1st January 2023 at the MK Rose, Campbell Park African & Caribbean Arts & Heritage Union Forever?: Roderick Williams, Chineke! Rommi Smith Amazing Grace 250 – how it all began Trustees of the Cowper & Newton Museum

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Amazing Grace & John Newton Pop-Up Exhibition

Thanks to support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, a new pop-up exhibition has been touring venues. The exhibition includes information that covers the history of the hymn, how it came to be written in the town of Olney and the tune to which the hymn is most sung today, There is also a timeline

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Our Museum building remains CLOSED.  We are opening our gardens on limited entry.  The Cowper & Newton Museum gardens will be open to welcome you on Wednesday 5th August 10.30 – 12.15 and Saturday 8th August 10.30 – 12.15

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