A stunning collection of fine art and delightful Oriental porcelain.
A stunning collection of fine art and delightful Oriental porcelain.
See a wonderful collection of art and porcelain given to the people of Berwick-Upon-Tweed by shipping magnate, Sir William Burrell.
Sir William Burrell started collecting as a child. After making a fortune in shipping, he created one of the most valuable private Collections in Europe.
Although Burrell donated most of his collection to his home city of Glasgow, but didn’t ever forget his Northumbrian ancestry and left around fine 50 paintings and 300 beautiful decorative items to Berwick-upon-Tweed – the closest town to his baronial residence at nearby Hutton Castle.
This gem of a collection includes work by masters such as Degas, Boudin and Maris, ancient Roman and Venetian glass, Japanese Imari ware and Ming porcelain.
The Clock Block,
Ravensdowne Barracks,
Parade,
Berwick,
Northumberland,
TD15 1DG
E: berwick@museumsnorthumberland.org.uk
T: 01289 309538 / 01670 620277