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North East Region

Pre-Raphaelites: Art and Poetry

Event type: Visit
Date: 20th October 2026
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‘Pre-Raphaelites: Art and Poetry’ Tours at the Laing

Venue: Laing Art Gallery function room for a presentation about the exhibits followed by a guided tour of the exhibition.

This exhibition is a highlight in the year for the Laing and the North -East and will show the interconnection between decorative art and the written word.

According to the Laing, it is ‘the first in-depth exploration of the connection between Pre-Raphaelite art and poetry’.

The star line - up includes eg ‘Laus Veneris’ and the poems of Dante and Christina Rossetti, Keats and Chaucer. Wow!!

More information, including booking details, to follow. Note the new flyer below added on 1st October.

Flyer (Aug 26)

Flyer (Oct 26)