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Archibald Knox was born in the Isle of Man of Scottish parenthood. His designs were synonymous with British Art Nouveau and he is regarded as being a prominent influence in the Arts and Crafts movement. His Celtic designs and calligraphy are world famous and iconic in the Isle of Man. Today both his art work for Liberty & Co and his watercolours are highly sought after.

Honorary President: Stephen Martin (USA)
Patron: Rosemary Wren (Scotland)
Director: Liam O'Neill

Sponsored by Manx Heritage Foundation
Manx Heritage Foundation

Events

75th Anniversary of Archibald Knox's Death. 22nd/23rd Feb 2008

In conjunction with Manx National Heritage and sponsored by Anglo Irish Bank the Society has organised several events over the weekend to celebrate Knox's life and work.

 

St Mathew's Church, Friday 22nd Feb

St MathewsThis event will commence at 7.00pm with the Manx Choir, Caarjyn Cooidjagh followed by Peter Kelly's leacture on Archibald Knox. The evening ends with a recption in adjacent Church Hall. This event will be open to the public and admission is free. So bring along friends. We will produce a commemoration programme for the evening.

 

 

 

 

The First Knox Trail, Saturday 23rd February

Manxcross(Whatever the Weather)

9.15 Meet at the Manx Museum: Guided tour of Knox artefacts by Museum Curator, Yvonne Cresswell. Followed by and Audio Visual Presentation of the Deer's Cry in the main Museum Lecture Theatre.
Tea/Coffee.
11.00 Bus leaves the Museum: Visit the Douglas School of Art, Cronkbourne village Tromode, Knox's grave Braddan. Douglas Quay, Expert guides Peter Kelly (Victorian Society) and Frank Cowin (Manx Historian).
1.00 Lunch at Green's Vegetarian Restaurent, Old Railway Station Douglas.
2.00 Bus leaves for Maughold. Guided tour of Manx Crosses and Hall Caine Memorial.
4.30 Bus Returns to the Manx Museum.
7.00 Reception and Music at the Sefton Hotel.
8.00 First Archibald Knox Society Annual Dinner at the Sefton Hotel.

The cost of the Knox Trail and Dinner at the Sefton (all inclusive) is £65 per person. Should you wish to attend the reception and dinner only the cost is £30 per person.

For futher information please contact Liam O'Neill 00441624 695150 or email info@archibaldknoxsociety.com.

 

Correspondence Address: The Archibald Knox Society, c/o The Centre for Manx Studies, 6 Kingswood Grove,
Douglas Isle of Man, British Isles, IM1 3LX Email: info@archibaldknoxsociety.com Tel: 00441624 695150
Registered Charity No. 983 (Isle of Man) Registered Company Number: 118177C
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