Goya's painting 2nd May
The Ilkley Manor House exterior

COFFEE MORNING – The Last of the Old Masters

29th May 2026
10:15 am - 11:30 am

John Parker will present on the topic of The Last of the Old Masters

Francisco Goya was a pioneer of unflinching realism. John Parker explores how Goya depicted historical and political turmoil.

Arrive at Ilkley Manor House at 10:15am to have time to get a hot drink and biscuit. The talk will start at 10:30am, lasting roughly an hour, with time for questions at the end.

Title: The Last of the Old Masters
Date: Friday, 29 May  2026
Time: 10.30-11:30am
Tickets: £5

Tickets can be purchased online via TicketTailor or in person at the Box Office when Ilkley Manor House is open. Tickets may be available on the door but will be subject to availability.

Accessibility Information
Coffee morning talks usually take place on the ground floor in the housebody, however, if numbers require, the event may take place upstairs, accessed via a staircase of 18 steps with no lift. Please let us know beforehand if this would be an issue.

Book a ticket online via Ticket Tailor

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