Learn more about the Walpole Society and its unique place in British art history studies

In 2023, Dr Richard Stephens, Editor of the Walpole Society annual Volume, spoke at the Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art History, as part of the conference 'The Practice of Art History in Britain: 1900-60: Paul Oppés Art Worlds.'

In this talk, Richard outlined the formation of the Walpole Society, its early history and its mission.

This talk is available to watch on YouTube at the link below:

Now, as he prepares to step down as Editor of the Walpole Society, Richard has recorded an episode of British Art Matters, the official podcast of the Berger Prize. In episode one of series two of the podcast, Richard speaks to Dr Christina Faraday, podcast host and Walpole Society trustee. They discussed the Society, and the role of Editor of the annual Volume, the longest-running publication in the field of British art history.

This episode can be listened to on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and on the Walpole Society website.