Category Archives: Toys

Animal Magic – New show at The Stradling Collection opens with a sense of fun

Posted on March 28, 2015 by

Animal Magic – an Exhibition of Creatures from the Collection opens today at the collection’s Design Study Centre in Park Row, Bristol. The new show at the Ken Stradling Collection showcases around 90 pieces which reflect Ken’s sense of fun … Continue reading →

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Ken Stradling Collection aids Student Automaton Builder

Posted on March 17, 2015 by

The recent addition to the Ken Stradling Collection of a group of automata by Peter Markey as part of the Beales Bequest has provided it with a valuable resource for students wishing to explore the area. 3D Design students from the … Continue reading →

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Mystery Elephant Joins Collection

Posted on March 3, 2015 by

Amongst the collection of ceramics left to the Collection by Jennifer and Colin Beales is this delightful small porcelain elephant. It was bought from the 3D Gallery in Park Row as present for them by one of their grandchildren but … Continue reading →

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Sam Smith’s work at The Beales Bequest exhibition

Posted on January 25, 2015 by

There are many playful, colourful and humorous items on display in The Beales Bequest exhibition. This includes the pieces by Sam Smith. There is one of his fishing boats from the 1970s, made of wood and enamel-painted. Accompanying this is … Continue reading →

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