EXPLORE THE GALLERY WITH BLOOMBERG CONNECTS
The Stanley Spencer Gallery now has its very own digital guide thanks to the Bloomberg Connects app – the free arts and culture app that brings museums and galleries to life on your phone or tablet. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of our wonderful team of volunteers, the Gallery has been able to create this new resource for visitors near and far. Their knowledge and enthusiasm have been invaluable in bringing together Stanley Spencer’s story, ensuring his work can be enjoyed in new and exciting ways.
What you’ll discover
The guide includes insights into Spencer’s most celebrated works, such as his powerful Christ Preaching at Cookham Regatta and his deeply personal depictions of village life. You’ll also find stories about the people and places that inspired him, helping you see both the art and the artist in a new light.
How to get started
Download the Bloomberg Connects app for free from the App Store or Google Play.
Open the app and search for “Stanley Spencer Gallery”.
Select our guide to begin exploring.
Enhance your visit
When you visit the Gallery, we encourage you to bring along your smartphone or tablet and a pair of headphones. The guide offers extra insights, stories and images to accompany the works on display, enriching your experience as you move through the collection. The QR code, which will take you directly to our site, is on display inside and outside the gallery. Free Wi-Fi is available in the Gallery to help you make the most of the app during your visit. Just ask at the desk.
Enjoy wherever you are
Our new guide isn’t just for visits – it can be accessed anytime, anywhere. Whether you’re preparing for a visit to the Gallery, revisiting a favourite painting, or simply curious to learn more about Spencer’s life and work, the guide is there for you. Available in 50 languages and with a range of descriptions for the visually impaired, Bloomberg Connects greatly enhances the visitor experience.
We hope you’ll enjoy exploring the Stanley Spencer Gallery in this new way.