Events

Lecture Series: Whistlejacket and the Croydon Races

28th Apr 2026 , 6:15pm - 7:30pm - The Mayor's Parlour, Croydon Town Hall

George Stubbs' Whistlejacket on display at Park Hill Park, Croydon
George Stubbs' Whistlejacket on display at Park Hill Park, Croydon. Credit Glenn Foster.

This April, Croydon Town Hall opens its doors for a special series of talks exploring the hidden histories behind masterpieces from The National Gallery – now on display in Croydon as part of Art On Your Doorstep.

Across three evening lectures, leading historians, authors and curators will take a deep look at iconic paintings and the stories they carry.

On Tues 28 April, join Art Historian Melissa Baksh to discuss Whistlejacket and the Croydon Races with local historian, Carole Roberts.

Croydon Town Hall
Tuesday 28 April, 6.15pm – 7.30pm

Lead image description: A reproduction of George Stubbs’ painting Whistlejacket, on display in Park Hill Park in Croydon.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGXZI8QmhBo
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