Talk: John Constable, the Man and his Landscape: 250 years since his birth

Saturday 2nd May 2026 at 11.00am

Doors open at 10.30am

Tickets: £10 (including a free tea or coffee)

Tickets are available HERE, by phoning 01728 454022, or in person Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12pm at the AJH corner office.

2026 marks a significant milestone, the 250th anniversary of John Constable’s birth.

This talk by Patricia Hodgkins of the National Trust, begins with a look at Flatford as it stands today, where every building in the small hamlet is now under the care of the Trust. Much of the surrounding Stour Valley is also owned by them, though not in its entirety.

Through a series of familiar paintings and related sketches, we’ll explore Constable’s life in Suffolk, his artistic methods, and how he balanced his work between London and his beloved Suffolk landscape.

Finally, in this special anniversary year, we’ll consider how Constable’s art came to capture the hearts of the English public and earned its enduring place in the nation’s affection.