Constable Visits
From a shopping centre, to a library, see what happened when Constable's 'Cornfield' popped up in surprise locations across the country
Sensory storytelling with Constable's 'Cornfield'
See how 'The Cornfield' was brought to life through sensory storytelling, when the painting made a surprise visit to a Tyneside shopping centre
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Constable Visits
This summer, Constable's 'Cornfield' is popping up in secret locations across the UK as part of Constable Visits.
See how the painting was brought to life through sensory storytelling when it visited a shopping centre in Jarrow, Tyne & Wear.
Go on your own sensory journey
Visit South Shields Museum website to learn about their sensory journeys.
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