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SUMMARY:Gladiators of Britain
DESCRIPTION:Explore the history of gladiatorial fights in Britain. \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\nThe events of the amphitheatre – its wild beasts and enslaved fighters – are one of the most enduring aspects of Roman culture that still capture the public imagination today. \nThis touring exhibition brings together some of the country’s most important objects to tell the story of Britain’s entertainment venues and the people who died to the roar of the crowd. It will reveal the violence of the arena\, and the importance of spectacle within Roman culture. \nHighlights include the Colchester Vase loaned by Colchester Museums\, which records an actual battle between two real gladiators\, and the Hawkedon Helmet\, the only confirmed piece of gladiatorial armour from Roman Britain. These iconic loans will be supported by a selection of other items that reveal the popularity of gladiators throughout Roman society. \nThis tour is in partnership with Colchester and Ipswich Museums and is inspired by the recent exhibition at Colchester Castle\, Gladiators: A Day at the Roman Games which featured British Museum loans. It will explore Roman spectacle in the local region\, following in the footsteps of the gladiators who fought in the amphitheatres of Britain.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/gladiators-of-britain/2025-07-09/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Museum
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SUMMARY:From the Collection: Landscapes
DESCRIPTION:For centuries\, landscape was considered an unworthy subject for serious artistic exploration. \nNorthampton Museum & Art Gallery \nUntil Sunday 4 October \nWhen landscape did appear in paintings\, it was often relegated to the background—merely a setting for religious or historical scenes. \nThis perception began to shift in the 17th century with the work of Nicolas Poussin and Claude Lorrain. These pioneering artists crafted idealised rural vistas to illustrate the myths of Ancient Greece and Rome\, imbuing natural elements with metaphorical meaning. Through their romantic and structured visions of the countryside\, landscape painting began to gain recognition as a meaningful art form. \nIt was not until the 19th century\, however\, that landscape truly came into its own. Artists such as J.M.W. Turner and John Constable redefined the genre\, capturing the drama\, emotion\, and grandeur of the natural world. Their work affirmed landscape as a powerful subject in its own right—one that continues to inspire artists to this day. \nDrawing from the museum collections\, this exhibition explores the evolution of landscape painting\, where nature takes centre stage. \n 
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/from-the-collection-landscapes/2025-07-09/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Museum
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SUMMARY:IN EXTREMIS: Landscape Reimagined
DESCRIPTION:We are very pleased to be hosting this exhibition across all our galleries here at 78 Derngate. Simon James is a multi-disciplinary artist who explores themes of nature and the urban environment in mostly abstract or semi-abstract forms and takes inspiration from his surroundings in the cities of Asia and Europe or\, more recently\, the English countryside. James trained in Fine Art and Printmaking at London’s Royal Academy and Royal College of Art and he now works across the spectrum from painting and drawing to video and photographic works\, having adopted the expressive potential of digital media while working as a designer and independent artist in Asia. Having held solo shows in London\, Berlin\, Singapore\, Shanghai and Tokyo\, whilst also designing for TV\, publishing and the music industry\, Simon was also a university lecturer in multimedia and photography.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nwww.simonjames.com
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/in-extremis-landscape-reimagined/2025-07-09/
LOCATION:78 Derngate\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1UH
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Endangered and Extinct by creative recycling artist Val Hunt
DESCRIPTION:With inspiration\, ingenuity\, humour and skill\, creative recycling artist Val Hunt has created a fascinating selection of large and small sculptural pieces which are both appealing and informative \nSaturday 28 June – Sunday 10 August 2025 \nAnimals\, exotic birds\, fish\, dinosaurs and species of flora\, all on the edge or now extinct\, have been made from a selection of throwaway material especially Val’s favourite medium\, drinks can metal. \nThis exhibition presents a subtle message about recycling and preservation\, raising awareness of why the creatures on show are endangered or extinct. Find out why species are disappearing from this planet at an alarming rate.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/endangered-and-extinct-by-creative-recycling-artist-val-hunt/2025-07-09/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Museum
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SUMMARY:Bounce and Rhyme at Northamptonshire Central Library
DESCRIPTION:Sessions to introduce rhymes and songs to your child to encourage interaction and develop communication skills. \nPlease note that the Bounce and Rhyme sessions will be run on a first-come\, first-serve basis on the day and it will not be possible to book in advance. Parents and carers will be able to pick up a free ticket at the reception desk on Wednesday morning at 10 am. \nThis event is for under 1s and non-walkers only.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/bounce-and-rhyme-at-northamptonshire-central-library-23/
LOCATION:Northampton Central Library\, Abington Street\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 2BA\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:RWC25 Fan Zone
DESCRIPTION:7 September\, Midday to 8pm \nFan Zone based in Northampton Market Square. \nMusic and Culture Theme\, including Northampton Music Festival
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/rwc25-fan-zone-4/
LOCATION:Northampton Market Square
CATEGORIES:Women's Rugby World Cup
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SUMMARY:Women's Rugby World Cup - France V South Africa
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URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/womens-rugby-world-cup-france-v-south-africa/
LOCATION:Franklin’s Gardens\, Weedon Rd\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN5 5BG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Women's Rugby World Cup
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SUMMARY:Sounds Of The 60s Live Hosted by Tony Blackburn
DESCRIPTION:An evening of 60s classics performed by the Sounds Of The ’60s All Star Band & Singers\, hosted by Radio 2’s legendary DJ\, Tony Blackburn. The show features stories and songs from the most loved decade. Every week\, more than a million people tune in to BBC Radio 2 to hear Tony Blackburn wax lyrical about the biggest stars of the ’60s.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/sounds-of-the-60s-live-hosted-by-tony-blackburn/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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SUMMARY:OPEN MIC
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URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/open-mic-20/
LOCATION:The Wig And Pen\, 19 St Giles' St\, northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1JA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:PHOTOGRAPHY
DESCRIPTION:IMPROMPTU PHOTOGRAPHIC NIGHTS. Come along with your camera gear. Subject to be agreed on the night and may be Post Processing (Photoshop)\, Still Life\, Studio Flash\, AV\, or anything else you would like to cover. Guests are very welcome to join us where we will gladly assist with photographic queries.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/photography-18/
LOCATION:Northamptonshire Natural History Society\, The Humfrey Rooms\, 10 Castilian Terrace\, Northampton\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1LD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Natural History
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