In 1849 Leicester’s town museum, centred on the Literary and Philosophical Society’s collection of arts, antiquities and natural history, was opened in New Walk. In 1885 an art gallery was added. Following Ernest Gimson’s death in 1919, members of his family donated examples of his work both to the Museum and Art Gallery and to University College, Leicester.

 

A major exhibition focusing on the work of Leicester-born Ernest Gimson will take place at New Walk Museum & Art Gallery, Leicester between 8th November 2008 - 1st March 2009.