Centenary exhibition detailing the building of Sandham Memorial Chapel

Sandham Memorial Chapel, Burghclere, near Newbury · 21 October to 8 November 2026

Image: Sandham Memorial Chapel

21 Oct to 8 Nov

Image: Sandham Memorial Chapel

A centenary exhibition at Sandham Memorial Chapel in Burghclere, near Newbury, looks at how the chapel and adjoining almshouses were built, from first idea to completion. It covers the roles of Stanley Spencer, the Behrend family and the architects, alongside the 19 paintings Spencer made after the First World War. It runs from 21 October to 8 November 2026 and suits anyone interested in art history or the history of the site.

Highlights

• Runs from 21 October to 8 November 2026
• Covers the chapel, almshouses and their building history
• Includes context on Stanley Spencer's 19 post-war paintings

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