South Yorkshire’s late great children’s book author and illustrator Brian Wildsmith is being celebrated in his home town with not one but two free exhibitions as Barnsley braces itself for visitors county wide and beyond.

Paws, Claws, Tales & Roars: The Art of Brian Wildsmith is at Cooper Gallery while Coming Home: The Life of Brian Wildsmith will be at Experience Barnsley Museum, inside the nearby Town Hall. Both run from Saturday, April 20, 2024, to January 4, 2025.

The Barnsley Museums displays are awash with the vibrant palette and limitless imagination that define Brian's beloved books, including his ABC, The Owl and the Woodpecker, Jungle Party, and many more.

Join Graham Walker as he chats to Brian's daugther, Clare and son, Simon, who give us an exclusive guided tour and reveal fascinating stories behind their father's artwork.

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