Various books by Raymond Briggs

The fantastic career retrospective of children’s book illustrator and University of Brighton alumnus Raymond Briggs has been extended until December 22nd. Including numerous original examples of his art, including margin notes and corrections, and paraphenalia from his home and workspace is on display at Ditchling Museum of Art+Craft, Lodge Hill Lane, Ditchling, BN6 8SP.

In modern times, Briggs might be considered a graphic novelist, with his children’s books being tremendous examples of full colour British comics. You can hear an interview with the late artist on the Panel Borders blog. More info about Raymond Briggs’ work can be found on the Penguin website.

Opening hours: Wednesday – Sunday (and Bank Holidays) 10:30am to 5pm.

Admission prices: Adult £10 with Gift Aid (£9 without)
Concessions – Disabled people, benefit recipients £8.50 with Gift Aid (£7.50 without)
Young people (5 – 25 year olds) £6 with Gift Aid (£5 without)
National Art Pass, Friends of Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft, carers and under 5s– Free