Adrian Sumner 2026 Art History Breaks

A graduate of Liverpool College of Art, Adrian has worked as an Illustrator, Arts Development Officer and Lecturer in various academic and public institutions. He has been Arts Development Officer for Chester City Council, then Cheshire West and Chester Council, with a particular interest in visual art. Adrian's lectures are illustrated with colour images in powerpoint presentations, and are suitable for all levels of student, plus those who simply love the subject.

The art of the Jazz Age

A New Look at the Roaring Twenties and the syncopated Inter-War period, when Art Deco was the Period Style of choice  and the Rhythm was fast and furious. 

What have the Victorians ever done for us ?; the art, dreams and realty of the nineteenth century.

A rhetorical question, of course. Even though our world is struggling to forget everything older than 50 years, you only need to look around to see the Victorian influence is not that easy to ignore, and has played a huge part on creating ‘Now’. This course will look at all ( most ) aspects of the Victorians and their Dream Society, how it come to be, then whatever became of it.

There is no supplementary charge for single accommodation on any of our activity breaks, and as normal, we can arrange complimentary transport ( on your day of arrival and on your day of departure ) between the hotel and the bus and railway stations.

Details about all of our activity breaks are readily available - either download a copy from this section, ask for them during you stay, or just telephone the hotel and ask us to forward a programme for whatever activity you are interested in.