Dear Sir,
The residents of Newton Aycliffe may be interested in the forthcoming book launch of ‘The Test of Time’ at Spennymoor Town Hall on 11th October (01388 815276) and Bishop Auckland Town Hall on 12th October (0300 0269524) within The Durham Book Festival 2024. Tickets essential.
Michael Chaplin will host a conversation with Mike Thornton sharing the background to the stories about the work of Norman Cornish featured in this new book.
For over 50 years we spent many hours in conversation with Norman, listening as he shared highlights of his life and work. This enabled an insight to a rich source of historical moments and anecdotes. The stories behind his work were revealed to provide unrivalled access to a slice of art history. ‘The Test of Time’ collates the stories behind the pictures, the legacy projects, and a collection of informed essays from nationally respected arts and cultural specialists who have known and enjoyed Cornish’s work throughout their own lifetimes including:
Michael Chaplin, Melvyn Bragg, Andrew Festing MBE, Dr Robert McManners OBE, Gillian Wales, Steve Swallow, Chris Lloyd, Dr Steve Howell, Dr Keith Wilson, Pam Royle & Dr Cesar Lengua.
‘The Test of Time’ includes over 400 images spanning the depth and breadth of his career. Many are previously unseen and are published for the first time, evoking memories and nostalgia from a bygone era.
Mike & Ann Thornton (nee Cornish)