Willoughby Memorial Gallery
Free art gallery in the 17th-century former grammar school at Corby Glen, run by the Willoughby Memorial Trust with changing exhibitions each year.
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About the museum
The gallery occupies a former grammar school in Corby Glen. The school was founded under the will of Charles Read, who left money in 1669 for free grammar schools at Corby and Tuxford. The building dates from 1673, an inscription on its frieze names Read as the benefactor, and a porch was added in 1691. The school closed in 1909.
In 1965 the building was restored and converted into a library and small art gallery by the Willoughby Memorial Trust. The trust was set up by the last Lord Ancaster in memory of his son Timothy, Lord Willoughby de Eresby, who died in 1963.
Today the gallery runs a programme of changing exhibitions from spring to late autumn, with work by local art societies and professional artists and an annual open art competition. The building stands beside the A151 between Colsterworth and Bourne. Admission is free and visitors do not need to book.
Highlights
- 17th-century grammar school building with its original schoolroom
- Programme of changing art exhibitions from March to November
- Annual open art competition exhibition in November
- Free admission
- Founded
- 1965
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Admission is free and no advance booking is needed. Donations are welcome and help to maintain the gallery.
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