A centenary exhibition will explore the design of a historic chapel.
Sandham Memorial Chapel, in Burghclere, is inviting people to the display, Just Like a Box: Realising Sir Stanley Spencer’s Vision, as part of its 100-year celebration.
The chapel is best known for its 19 paintings by Sir Stanley Spencer after the First World War, but the exhibition will shed light on the building's often overlooked design and construction, including the adjoining Almshouses.
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The exhibition traces the journey from initial idea to final realisation, revealing how art, architecture and purpose came together.
At its heart are the complex and sometimes challenging collaborations between Spencer, his patrons John Louis and Mary Behrend, and the architects.
Spencer's artistic vision did not always align with practical constraints or available funding, leading to creative tensions along the way.
All of this unfolded in the sensitive atmosphere of the early post-war years.
The exhibition runs from Wednesday, June 4 to Sunday, November 8, open Thursday to Sunday, Bank Holiday Mondays, and Wednesdays in June, July, August and September.
National Trust members can visit for free, while normal admission applies for non-members.
More information can be found on the National Trust website or by calling 01625 278394.
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