Latest News

Durham County Hall Mural Inspection

The family of Norman Cornish visited Durham County Hall in May to participate in the close inspection of The Mural, painted by Norman Cornish to commemorate the opening of Durham County Hall in 1964. The inspection was carried out by senior staff from the Conservation Department of Northumbria University.

Read more...

Norman Cornish's Sketchbooks: an illustrated talk

On Saturday June 2nd The Shipley Art Gallery will be hosting a talk by Mike Thornton, son-in-law to Norman Cornish. Tickets are priced at just £4 and you'll also be able to pick up copy of the new Behind The Scenes book at a reduced price of just £25!

Click here to find out more

Read more...

Spennymoor Town Hall Art Gallery

Spennymoor Town Hall recently ran this marvelous advert throughout the local press. If you're in the area make sure to visit their wonderful gallery!

Read more...

Norman Cornish centenary year

Some initial planning discussions have commenced with partner organisations to consider celebrating 2019 as the Norman Cornish centenary year.

Read more...

Northumbria University Visit

Members of the Cornish family during a recent visit to the Conservation Department at Northumbria University.

Read more...