Events & talks We are a Registered Charity directing all proceeds from subscriptions and events towards the acquisition, conservation, display and promotion of exhibits at Lincoln’s Museums and Gallery. 2026 The Pre Raphaelites Fantasy and Reality Wednesday 11th March 2026 in the Usher Gallery at 2pm £8 A Talk by Jim Cheshire Associate Professor of History at Lincoln University Please pay by BACs to FLMAG account sort code 050563. A/c 43171944 and reference 11th March and email trevor@sjmtjm.myzen.co.uk to confirm. Or pay by cheque payable to FLMAG and sent with the form below to T Morris at ;- 5 Finch Way Wragby Market Rasen LN8 5BD If you wish to pay at the door please bring the correct money or a cheque Click here for booking form What’s on your walls? Understanding and conserving historic wallpapers. a talk at the Usher Gallery by Lynda Skipper, Lincoln University Wednesday 15th April 2026 at 2pm Dr Lynda Skipper who holds PhD in Biochemistry and a Masters in Conservation. is a conservator and heritage scientist, with research interests including wallpapers, pigments, and biodeterioration. She worked as a conservator for the Science Museum and National Trust before joining the University of Lincoln in 2011. In addition to teaching and research, she carries out projects for external clients and has worked on a range of wallpaper conservation projects including St Pancras Hotel in London and, more locally, Mrs Smith’s Cottage in Navenby. This talk explores how science contributes to the understanding and conservation of historic interiors, using examples from Lynda's work on a range of different historic wallpaper projects. From toxic wallpaper pigments to the dating of paper, we'll look at the variety of ways that science and conservation combine to help us understand more about the past, and preserve historic interiors for the future. The cost is £8 per member, please invite friends or family if you wish (and encourage them to join FLMAG) Please pay by BACS A/c 43171944 sort code 050563 reference ‘Aprtalk’ and return your booking information below to cbjcowham@hotmail.com or post your cheque with this form to Carey Cowham 6 Hamilton Road Lincoln LN5 8ED (phone 07769535467) You can as usual pay at the door (please bring the correct money) but it helps to know numbers to set up the room so let me know if you are able. Or use this booking form