Growing Up At Charleston Unveiled

What would it have been like to grow up in a house like Charleston, surrounded by artists and writers, with the Sussex countryside as your playground? The new exhibition, Growing Up at Charleston, invites visitors to explore the childhoods of Vanessa Bell's children, Julian, Quentin, and Angelica, through a series of photographs, family albums, and rarely seen paintings and drawings from Charleston's own archive.

Who is behind this exhibition, and what can we learn from their experiences? The exhibition is rooted in the history of Charleston, which was a refuge for Vanessa Bell and her family during times of war and turmoil. As a member of the Bloomsbury Group, Vanessa Bell's life and work are a testament to the power of art and creativity to shape our understanding of the world.

What will visitors see and discover at the exhibition? The show will take visitors through the rooms where the Bell children lived, played, and grew up, offering a unique glimpse into their lives and experiences. With photographs by Vanessa Bell, family albums, and rarely seen artworks, the exhibition will bring the childhoods of Julian, Quentin, and Angelica to life.

How can you experience Growing Up at Charleston for yourself? The exhibition will run from Sunday, 1 November 2026, until Sunday, 7 March 2027, at Charleston in Lewes. Tickets are with the button beside the article.