Thornbury Picture House: The Duke
Thornbury Methodist Church Hall
Thornbury Picture House presents The Duke
In 1961, Kempton Bunton, a 60-year old taxi driver, stole Goya's portrait of the Duke of Wellington from the National Gallery in London. It was the first (and remains the only) theft in the Gallery's history. Kempton sent ransom notes saying that he would return the painting on condition that the government invested more in care for the elderly - he had long campaigned for pensioners to receive a free television licence. What happened next became the stuff of legend. Only 50 years later did the full story emerge.
Price Members free. Guests £ 5.00
Venue Thornbury Methodist Church Upper Hall
Time Doors open 7pm
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