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George Holt began collecting paintings in the late 1860s, specialising in contemporary British art. He concentrated on moderately priced English landscapes and genre pieces. Following his move to Sudley House in 1884, he seems to have become much more familiar with the fashions of collecting and dedicated more time and care to his purchases.

At Sudley you can see the only Victorian merchant's art collection still held in its original setting. Ship owner and merchant George Holt bought the paintings during the late 19th century. His daughter Emma bequeathed the house and its contents to the city in 1944.

A visit to Sudley House is a step back in time to an oasis of calm and beauty. The House contains fabulous works by Gainsborough, Reynolds, Landseer and Turner, all displayed amongst original Victorian décor. The house itself is surrounded by pleasant gardens and parkland and is well worth a visit.

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Groups: The Attraction offers class sessions, courses, resources and advice to pre-school groups, schools, colleges, universities and special needs students. Many services are targeted towards the National Curriculum. These learning opportunities are available in all our museums and galleries and cover both the permanent collections and temporary exhibitions. They are all free of charge Whether you are a teacher, lecturer, youth worker, a parent, or senior citizen, staff are here to help you make the most of our fantastic collections.
Further Information: Offering learning opportunities for all the family through a programme of activities and shows as well as in our hands-on centres. Activities take place at all venues especially at weekends and during school holidays. Regular favourites include the smuggled goods search at the Customs & Excise Museum and roleplayers at the Merseyside Maritime Museum.
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