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Stanley Spencer’s Sandham Chapel
Stanley Spencer’s Sandham Chapel
Step inside one of Britain’s most extraordinary artistic sanctuaries — Sandham Memorial Chapel — where Stanley Spencer’s breathtaking murals capture the soul of everyday heroism during the First World War.
In this film, Trustee of the Stanley Spencer Gallery Amanda Bradley, uncovers 12 hidden gems nestled within Spencer’s monumental work — poignant symbols, personal stories, and subtle details you may have missed. From intimate portraits of soldiers to quiet moments of spiritual reflection, each scene reveals a deeper layer of this modern masterpiece.
This guided journey offers an insight into one of the 20th century’s most powerful visual narratives.
Time Period:
20th century
Amanda Bradley is Chair of the Exhibitions Committee and Trustee of the Stanley Spencer Gallery. During her time as a Paintings and Sculpture Curator for the National Trust, she co-curated the exhibition 'Stanley Spencer: Heaven in a Hell of War'. She has since published widely on Spencer, including Patron Saints: Collecting Stanley Spencer. She is also Chair of the Athena Art Foundation, a digital hub that promotes the understanding and learning of pre-modern art. She has previously worked at The National Gallery and the University of Cambridge. She has also written about sixteenth-century Venice, Rubens and the history of collecting.
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