Cornerstone Kettering
@cornerstone-kett.bsky.social
The exhibitions, events, and collections of Alfred East Gallery and Manor House Museum.
Closed for renovation, we look forward to seeing you soon 😊
Closed for renovation, we look forward to seeing you soon 😊
Specialists have been carefully using a steam cleaning process to slowly lift away all that grime while being sympathetic to our heritage buildings.
The first photo was taken in August this year... Three months later, and it's already showing remarkable results☺️
The first photo was taken in August this year... Three months later, and it's already showing remarkable results☺️
December 5, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Specialists have been carefully using a steam cleaning process to slowly lift away all that grime while being sympathetic to our heritage buildings.
The first photo was taken in August this year... Three months later, and it's already showing remarkable results☺️
The first photo was taken in August this year... Three months later, and it's already showing remarkable results☺️
As part of the renovation of our Grade II listed buildings, we’re having a clean ✨
Since 1913, the Gallery’s sign has looked across Sheep Street and 112 years’ of soot and smog have taken their toll. Traffic, Kettering’s industrial past, and trains from the railway station have all left a mark.
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Since 1913, the Gallery’s sign has looked across Sheep Street and 112 years’ of soot and smog have taken their toll. Traffic, Kettering’s industrial past, and trains from the railway station have all left a mark.
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December 5, 2025 at 12:01 PM
As part of the renovation of our Grade II listed buildings, we’re having a clean ✨
Since 1913, the Gallery’s sign has looked across Sheep Street and 112 years’ of soot and smog have taken their toll. Traffic, Kettering’s industrial past, and trains from the railway station have all left a mark.
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Since 1913, the Gallery’s sign has looked across Sheep Street and 112 years’ of soot and smog have taken their toll. Traffic, Kettering’s industrial past, and trains from the railway station have all left a mark.
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Doodler's Art Club will return for monthly sessions in the new year, but until then we have FREE winter-themed activities available on select Saturdays throughout December👉 bit.ly/4iWSRgn
December 2, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Doodler's Art Club will return for monthly sessions in the new year, but until then we have FREE winter-themed activities available on select Saturdays throughout December👉 bit.ly/4iWSRgn
We had such a great time at Doodler's Art Club on Saturday ☺️ We were inspired by Alfred East Gallery's collection, made our artworks of our own, and got cosy next to Kettering Library's Christmas tree🎄
Thanks to all the doodlers who came along!
Thanks to all the doodlers who came along!
December 2, 2025 at 1:33 PM
We had such a great time at Doodler's Art Club on Saturday ☺️ We were inspired by Alfred East Gallery's collection, made our artworks of our own, and got cosy next to Kettering Library's Christmas tree🎄
Thanks to all the doodlers who came along!
Thanks to all the doodlers who came along!
Congratulations to Daniel Kelly, winner of 2025's Rose Bowl Award
Each year, Kettering Civic Society recognises a local organisation or individual for their work in promoting civic pride in our town. Daniel was chosen for his paintings of William Knibb.
A talented local artist ☺️
Each year, Kettering Civic Society recognises a local organisation or individual for their work in promoting civic pride in our town. Daniel was chosen for his paintings of William Knibb.
A talented local artist ☺️
November 25, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Congratulations to Daniel Kelly, winner of 2025's Rose Bowl Award
Each year, Kettering Civic Society recognises a local organisation or individual for their work in promoting civic pride in our town. Daniel was chosen for his paintings of William Knibb.
A talented local artist ☺️
Each year, Kettering Civic Society recognises a local organisation or individual for their work in promoting civic pride in our town. Daniel was chosen for his paintings of William Knibb.
A talented local artist ☺️
A look inside Alfred East Gallery in the late 1970s for #FlashbackFriday 👀
The annual exhibition from @kdas_1905 is underway, showcasing the best local artists of the time. The exhibition catalogue is a whole TEN PENCE and visitors are pointedly reminded there's no smoking in the Gallery🚭
The annual exhibition from @kdas_1905 is underway, showcasing the best local artists of the time. The exhibition catalogue is a whole TEN PENCE and visitors are pointedly reminded there's no smoking in the Gallery🚭
November 21, 2025 at 12:48 PM
A look inside Alfred East Gallery in the late 1970s for #FlashbackFriday 👀
The annual exhibition from @kdas_1905 is underway, showcasing the best local artists of the time. The exhibition catalogue is a whole TEN PENCE and visitors are pointedly reminded there's no smoking in the Gallery🚭
The annual exhibition from @kdas_1905 is underway, showcasing the best local artists of the time. The exhibition catalogue is a whole TEN PENCE and visitors are pointedly reminded there's no smoking in the Gallery🚭
As we prepare for sub zero temperatures, we're thinking of Sir Alfred East and his love of the changing seasons. His etching, A Winter's Night, captures the darkness of colder months and a hint of snow on the rooftops
We've always been fond of his etchings❤️There are over 40 in Alfred East Gallery
We've always been fond of his etchings❤️There are over 40 in Alfred East Gallery
November 18, 2025 at 4:17 PM
As we prepare for sub zero temperatures, we're thinking of Sir Alfred East and his love of the changing seasons. His etching, A Winter's Night, captures the darkness of colder months and a hint of snow on the rooftops
We've always been fond of his etchings❤️There are over 40 in Alfred East Gallery
We've always been fond of his etchings❤️There are over 40 in Alfred East Gallery
A burst of summer colours on this dreary grey day🌞
Michael Harrison's exhibition at The Shoosmith Gallery opened this week, giving us the perfect excuse to share his oil painting, "High Summer". Donated to Alfred East Gallery in 2013, its the perfect antidote to today's downpour.
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Michael Harrison's exhibition at The Shoosmith Gallery opened this week, giving us the perfect excuse to share his oil painting, "High Summer". Donated to Alfred East Gallery in 2013, its the perfect antidote to today's downpour.
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November 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM
A burst of summer colours on this dreary grey day🌞
Michael Harrison's exhibition at The Shoosmith Gallery opened this week, giving us the perfect excuse to share his oil painting, "High Summer". Donated to Alfred East Gallery in 2013, its the perfect antidote to today's downpour.
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Michael Harrison's exhibition at The Shoosmith Gallery opened this week, giving us the perfect excuse to share his oil painting, "High Summer". Donated to Alfred East Gallery in 2013, its the perfect antidote to today's downpour.
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Walking down Sheep Street... and what's this?👀
A new screen has been installed, reminding people of the services provided by Kettering Library and Alfred East Gallery. A little slideshow highlights exhibitions and events from recent years... and there will be lots more to come☺️
A new screen has been installed, reminding people of the services provided by Kettering Library and Alfred East Gallery. A little slideshow highlights exhibitions and events from recent years... and there will be lots more to come☺️
November 13, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Walking down Sheep Street... and what's this?👀
A new screen has been installed, reminding people of the services provided by Kettering Library and Alfred East Gallery. A little slideshow highlights exhibitions and events from recent years... and there will be lots more to come☺️
A new screen has been installed, reminding people of the services provided by Kettering Library and Alfred East Gallery. A little slideshow highlights exhibitions and events from recent years... and there will be lots more to come☺️
Remember, remember the fifth of November🎆🎇
In 1980, Nicola Perkins won first prize in Group 1 of the Young Artists' exhibition for this drawing. Her prize? Four whole pounds!😲
Forty five years later and "I Enjoy Guy Fawkes Night" is still part of Alfred East Gallery's collection❤️
In 1980, Nicola Perkins won first prize in Group 1 of the Young Artists' exhibition for this drawing. Her prize? Four whole pounds!😲
Forty five years later and "I Enjoy Guy Fawkes Night" is still part of Alfred East Gallery's collection❤️
November 5, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Remember, remember the fifth of November🎆🎇
In 1980, Nicola Perkins won first prize in Group 1 of the Young Artists' exhibition for this drawing. Her prize? Four whole pounds!😲
Forty five years later and "I Enjoy Guy Fawkes Night" is still part of Alfred East Gallery's collection❤️
In 1980, Nicola Perkins won first prize in Group 1 of the Young Artists' exhibition for this drawing. Her prize? Four whole pounds!😲
Forty five years later and "I Enjoy Guy Fawkes Night" is still part of Alfred East Gallery's collection❤️
If you’re walking down Sheep Street, spare a thought for the 2 Darrens and Jason👷♂️
They’re on the roof of Kettering Library and Alfred East Gallery, using traditional methods to restore our Grade II Listed buildings
The first slates are on. Our journey towards reopening continues.
They’re on the roof of Kettering Library and Alfred East Gallery, using traditional methods to restore our Grade II Listed buildings
The first slates are on. Our journey towards reopening continues.
November 4, 2025 at 3:57 PM
If you’re walking down Sheep Street, spare a thought for the 2 Darrens and Jason👷♂️
They’re on the roof of Kettering Library and Alfred East Gallery, using traditional methods to restore our Grade II Listed buildings
The first slates are on. Our journey towards reopening continues.
They’re on the roof of Kettering Library and Alfred East Gallery, using traditional methods to restore our Grade II Listed buildings
The first slates are on. Our journey towards reopening continues.
We are one step closer towards reopening - the first Collyweston slates were installed onto the roof of Kettering Library this week.
Work is progressing well under the tent👷♂️The restoration of Kettering’s heritage buildings is beginning to take shape.
More details👉 bit.ly/4oQugwi
Work is progressing well under the tent👷♂️The restoration of Kettering’s heritage buildings is beginning to take shape.
More details👉 bit.ly/4oQugwi
October 31, 2025 at 11:09 AM
We are one step closer towards reopening - the first Collyweston slates were installed onto the roof of Kettering Library this week.
Work is progressing well under the tent👷♂️The restoration of Kettering’s heritage buildings is beginning to take shape.
More details👉 bit.ly/4oQugwi
Work is progressing well under the tent👷♂️The restoration of Kettering’s heritage buildings is beginning to take shape.
More details👉 bit.ly/4oQugwi
Ey up mi duck!👋
It's Northamptonshire Day on Saturday and we're representing Kettrin' 😎 Celebrate the county with us in Northampton's Market Square from 1pm
Local food & drink😋Live music🎶Family fun🕺
See you there me ol' booty👍
discover-northamptonshire.co.uk/northants-day
#NorthamptonshireDay
It's Northamptonshire Day on Saturday and we're representing Kettrin' 😎 Celebrate the county with us in Northampton's Market Square from 1pm
Local food & drink😋Live music🎶Family fun🕺
See you there me ol' booty👍
discover-northamptonshire.co.uk/northants-day
#NorthamptonshireDay
October 22, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Ey up mi duck!👋
It's Northamptonshire Day on Saturday and we're representing Kettrin' 😎 Celebrate the county with us in Northampton's Market Square from 1pm
Local food & drink😋Live music🎶Family fun🕺
See you there me ol' booty👍
discover-northamptonshire.co.uk/northants-day
#NorthamptonshireDay
It's Northamptonshire Day on Saturday and we're representing Kettrin' 😎 Celebrate the county with us in Northampton's Market Square from 1pm
Local food & drink😋Live music🎶Family fun🕺
See you there me ol' booty👍
discover-northamptonshire.co.uk/northants-day
#NorthamptonshireDay
This view down Workhouse Lane (now Dryden Street) reveals how much Kettering's streets have changed over time.
Part of Alfred East Gallery's collection, it was drawn by John Blackwell in 1986.
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Part of Alfred East Gallery's collection, it was drawn by John Blackwell in 1986.
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October 21, 2025 at 11:35 AM
This view down Workhouse Lane (now Dryden Street) reveals how much Kettering's streets have changed over time.
Part of Alfred East Gallery's collection, it was drawn by John Blackwell in 1986.
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Part of Alfred East Gallery's collection, it was drawn by John Blackwell in 1986.
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#FlashbackFriday January 2019, and we're installing the Prints Charming exhibition in Alfred East Gallery 🖼️
This photo captures the hanging of In Mevagissey Harbour by Frank Jowett. Its gilt frame requires heavy lifting and careful manoeuvring.
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This photo captures the hanging of In Mevagissey Harbour by Frank Jowett. Its gilt frame requires heavy lifting and careful manoeuvring.
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October 17, 2025 at 11:16 AM
#FlashbackFriday January 2019, and we're installing the Prints Charming exhibition in Alfred East Gallery 🖼️
This photo captures the hanging of In Mevagissey Harbour by Frank Jowett. Its gilt frame requires heavy lifting and careful manoeuvring.
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This photo captures the hanging of In Mevagissey Harbour by Frank Jowett. Its gilt frame requires heavy lifting and careful manoeuvring.
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We're excited to be representing Kettering at this year's Northamptonshire Day🎉
📅Sat 25th Oct from 1pm
📍Northampton Market Square
The Museum and Gallery team will be in the Heritage Zone, showcasing Kettering's collections.
👉 discover-northamptonshire.co.uk/northants-day
#NorthamptonshireDay
📅Sat 25th Oct from 1pm
📍Northampton Market Square
The Museum and Gallery team will be in the Heritage Zone, showcasing Kettering's collections.
👉 discover-northamptonshire.co.uk/northants-day
#NorthamptonshireDay
October 16, 2025 at 11:15 AM
We're excited to be representing Kettering at this year's Northamptonshire Day🎉
📅Sat 25th Oct from 1pm
📍Northampton Market Square
The Museum and Gallery team will be in the Heritage Zone, showcasing Kettering's collections.
👉 discover-northamptonshire.co.uk/northants-day
#NorthamptonshireDay
📅Sat 25th Oct from 1pm
📍Northampton Market Square
The Museum and Gallery team will be in the Heritage Zone, showcasing Kettering's collections.
👉 discover-northamptonshire.co.uk/northants-day
#NorthamptonshireDay
Meet Jon 👷♂️
A lead plumber for 40 yrs, Jon has been to some unexpected places. From making King Richard III’s new coffin, to restoring the golden Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem, he's spent his career conserving heritage
And now he’s in Kettering. The Library’s roof is in safe hands😊
A lead plumber for 40 yrs, Jon has been to some unexpected places. From making King Richard III’s new coffin, to restoring the golden Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem, he's spent his career conserving heritage
And now he’s in Kettering. The Library’s roof is in safe hands😊
October 14, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Meet Jon 👷♂️
A lead plumber for 40 yrs, Jon has been to some unexpected places. From making King Richard III’s new coffin, to restoring the golden Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem, he's spent his career conserving heritage
And now he’s in Kettering. The Library’s roof is in safe hands😊
A lead plumber for 40 yrs, Jon has been to some unexpected places. From making King Richard III’s new coffin, to restoring the golden Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem, he's spent his career conserving heritage
And now he’s in Kettering. The Library’s roof is in safe hands😊
What happens when two Grade II listed buildings need their roofs replaced? See for yourself in our virtual tour:
📽️ bit.ly/4h5RSdF
A chance to see the latest progress on the restoration project of Alfred East Gallery and Kettering Library
@nnorthantscouncil.bsky.social
📽️ bit.ly/4h5RSdF
A chance to see the latest progress on the restoration project of Alfred East Gallery and Kettering Library
@nnorthantscouncil.bsky.social
October 9, 2025 at 3:29 PM
What happens when two Grade II listed buildings need their roofs replaced? See for yourself in our virtual tour:
📽️ bit.ly/4h5RSdF
A chance to see the latest progress on the restoration project of Alfred East Gallery and Kettering Library
@nnorthantscouncil.bsky.social
📽️ bit.ly/4h5RSdF
A chance to see the latest progress on the restoration project of Alfred East Gallery and Kettering Library
@nnorthantscouncil.bsky.social
Did you catch a glimpse of last night's Harvest Moon?✨
Alfred East loved the changing seasons. He would have relished the chance to paint last night's moon. This oil painting, "Misty Moonrise", was created during the month of October somewhere in France.
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Alfred East loved the changing seasons. He would have relished the chance to paint last night's moon. This oil painting, "Misty Moonrise", was created during the month of October somewhere in France.
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October 8, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Did you catch a glimpse of last night's Harvest Moon?✨
Alfred East loved the changing seasons. He would have relished the chance to paint last night's moon. This oil painting, "Misty Moonrise", was created during the month of October somewhere in France.
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Alfred East loved the changing seasons. He would have relished the chance to paint last night's moon. This oil painting, "Misty Moonrise", was created during the month of October somewhere in France.
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The existing timber is in good condition with little evidence of decay. The Library - a key part of Kettering’s heritage – is now ready for the next step towards a new roof.
@nnorthantscouncil.bsky.social
@nnorthantscouncil.bsky.social
October 7, 2025 at 9:55 AM
The existing timber is in good condition with little evidence of decay. The Library - a key part of Kettering’s heritage – is now ready for the next step towards a new roof.
@nnorthantscouncil.bsky.social
@nnorthantscouncil.bsky.social
Open to the elements, the roof of Kettering Library is looking very different.
As we head into Autumn, work can continue under the tent whatever the weather. The Collyweston slate has now been completely removed and the timber beneath is entirely exposed.
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As we head into Autumn, work can continue under the tent whatever the weather. The Collyweston slate has now been completely removed and the timber beneath is entirely exposed.
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October 7, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Open to the elements, the roof of Kettering Library is looking very different.
As we head into Autumn, work can continue under the tent whatever the weather. The Collyweston slate has now been completely removed and the timber beneath is entirely exposed.
⬇️
As we head into Autumn, work can continue under the tent whatever the weather. The Collyweston slate has now been completely removed and the timber beneath is entirely exposed.
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We'll be celebrating the county's heritage at this year's Northamptonshire Day🎉
Find the teams from Alfred East Gallery and Manor House Museum at Northampton's Market Square on Saturday 25th October 😊
More details👉https://discover-northamptonshire.co.uk/northants-day/
Find the teams from Alfred East Gallery and Manor House Museum at Northampton's Market Square on Saturday 25th October 😊
More details👉https://discover-northamptonshire.co.uk/northants-day/
October 1, 2025 at 9:35 AM
We'll be celebrating the county's heritage at this year's Northamptonshire Day🎉
Find the teams from Alfred East Gallery and Manor House Museum at Northampton's Market Square on Saturday 25th October 😊
More details👉https://discover-northamptonshire.co.uk/northants-day/
Find the teams from Alfred East Gallery and Manor House Museum at Northampton's Market Square on Saturday 25th October 😊
More details👉https://discover-northamptonshire.co.uk/northants-day/
So for the first time in decades, sunlight shines into the Gallery’s exhibition spaces. Exhibitions were originally lit by natural light until it was clear that this could damage our artworks, and in the early 1980s the skylights were covered over.
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September 30, 2025 at 10:01 AM
So for the first time in decades, sunlight shines into the Gallery’s exhibition spaces. Exhibitions were originally lit by natural light until it was clear that this could damage our artworks, and in the early 1980s the skylights were covered over.
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High up on the roof of Alfred East Gallery, work continues to go full steam ahead👷♀️
The old felt was stripped away, and underneath they found… another 2 inch thick layer of yet more felt 😳That’s a lot of felt! This was also removed, revealing the original brickwork and glazed areas.
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The old felt was stripped away, and underneath they found… another 2 inch thick layer of yet more felt 😳That’s a lot of felt! This was also removed, revealing the original brickwork and glazed areas.
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September 30, 2025 at 10:01 AM
High up on the roof of Alfred East Gallery, work continues to go full steam ahead👷♀️
The old felt was stripped away, and underneath they found… another 2 inch thick layer of yet more felt 😳That’s a lot of felt! This was also removed, revealing the original brickwork and glazed areas.
⬇️
The old felt was stripped away, and underneath they found… another 2 inch thick layer of yet more felt 😳That’s a lot of felt! This was also removed, revealing the original brickwork and glazed areas.
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Doodler's Art Club returns TOMORROW🎉
And we have FREE activity sheets available now in Kettering Library and ARTworks 😀
Pick up our October daily doodle calendar to take part in a new drawing challenge. Tag us at #ALFREDEASTSDOODLERS so we can see what you create!
More info👉https://bit.ly/4iWSRgn
And we have FREE activity sheets available now in Kettering Library and ARTworks 😀
Pick up our October daily doodle calendar to take part in a new drawing challenge. Tag us at #ALFREDEASTSDOODLERS so we can see what you create!
More info👉https://bit.ly/4iWSRgn
September 26, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Doodler's Art Club returns TOMORROW🎉
And we have FREE activity sheets available now in Kettering Library and ARTworks 😀
Pick up our October daily doodle calendar to take part in a new drawing challenge. Tag us at #ALFREDEASTSDOODLERS so we can see what you create!
More info👉https://bit.ly/4iWSRgn
And we have FREE activity sheets available now in Kettering Library and ARTworks 😀
Pick up our October daily doodle calendar to take part in a new drawing challenge. Tag us at #ALFREDEASTSDOODLERS so we can see what you create!
More info👉https://bit.ly/4iWSRgn