Guernsey Arts and the National Trust will be launching a ‘Folklore Trail’ this October, featuring the illustrations of a soon-to-be-published children’s book, by Guernsey local, Penny Dawes.
The illustrations are based on the tales of Sir Edgar MacCulloch’s Guernsey Folklore, published in 1903.
As part of an island-wide ‘Folklore Trail’, her illustrations will be displayed in different locations around the island.
An exhibition of her works will also be held at Castle Cornet and the National Trust of Guernsey Folk and Costume Museum.
‘Folklore Trail’ and Exhibition
The family-friendly ‘Folklore Trail’ will be running from October 22nd, enabling families to experience it during the October half-term.
Families can discover 20 different signpost locations, and each location is matched with an illustration from the collection.
For those wanting to view the illustrations in greater depth, the first of Penny’s exhibitions will be held at Castle Cornet, with a private launch arranged for the 21st of October.
Book Launch
The children’s illustrations book will be launched alongside the private viewing of the exhibition, on the 21st of October.
The book will be available to buy at the National Trust of Guernsey Folk and Costume Museum (the location of the exhibition between the months of November and December).
Key Dates and Events:
- October 21st: Private exhibition viewing and book launch
- October 22nd-30th: Art exhibition at Castle Cornet
- October 22nd 2022 – October 2023: Outdoor folklore trail
- November 11th – December 21st: The exhibition moves to the National Trust of Guernsey Folk and Costume Museum. Open Tuesday – Sunday, 10am-4pm, Free entry.
For more information on how to get to Guernsey please visit visitguernsey.com.
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