# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Life and Art of Charles William Brown (1882–1961)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 03:30 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Discover the remarkable story of the former miner and one of the Potteries’ most distinctive artistic voices, Charles William Brown on Saturday 25 April. Brown’s evocative works chronicle the industrial and urban character of the Potteries with remarkable warmth and humanity. 

His scenes of miners at work, pottery decorators in quiet concentration, bustling streets, intimate domestic interiors, and moments of natural beauty together form a vivid portrait of a community and an era. 

In this special talk, his great-grandson, Kenn Griffiths and related cousin, Mike Ansell explore his paintings through family stories and historical context, offering alternative perspectives of the artist, the man, and the world that shaped him. An afternoon of art, heritage, and powerful local history — not to be missed. Talk 2 – 3.30pm, tickets £12 and includes a Cream Tea.  Please book in advance by calling 01782 232323 or email MuseumEvents@stoke.gov.uk 

Credit line: Charles William Brown, Self Portrait (painting Anemones).
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/stoke-on-trent/the-life-and-art-of-charles-william-brown-1882-1961/200029846462331
- **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 21

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Stoke On Trent
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Bethesda Street, Hanley, ST1 3DW Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
- **lat**: 53.02195
- **long**: -2.17642
- **full address**: Bethesda Street, Hanley, ST1 3DW Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom, Stoke On Trent, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Life and Art of Charles William Brown (1882–1961) being held?
  - **A:** The Life and Art of Charles William Brown (1882–1961) takes place on Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 03:30 pm at Bethesda Street, Hanley, ST1 3DW Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom, Stoke On Trent, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Life and Art of Charles William Brown (1882–1961)?
  - **A:** The Life and Art of Charles William Brown (1882–1961) is organized by The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Life and Art of Charles William Brown (1882–1961) is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Stoke On Trent, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Life and Art of Charles William Brown (1882–1961) sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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