ABOUT THE WALPOLE SOCIETY
Who We Are
WHO WE ARE
We are dedicated to promoting the study of the history of British Art. We do this by publishing an annual volume of studies written by our members and scholars around the world. Since our foundation in 1911, our volume has had an unmatched record in publishing source materials for the history of British art. Its field of research includes paintings, drawings, prints, miniatures, sculpture and illuminated manuscripts as well as patronage, collecting and travel. It covers the whole of the history of British art, from the middle ages to the present.
We are always keen to encourage scholars, young as well as established, to transcribe journals, letters and accounts, of which there are still very many that await publication and proper attention.​​ If you would like to approach the Society with an idea, please contact the Editor here.
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To learn more about the Society and its unique place in British art history studies, see:​
A conversation between Dr Christina Faraday and Dr Richard Stephens recorded for our podcast British Art Matters.​​
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A lecture by Dr Richard Stephens, former Editor of the Society: ​​​​​​​​​​​​
