ACE Cultural Tours and the Twentieth Century Society (C20 Society) are offering three joint tours of C20th architecture during 2016. Led by Alan Powers -  author, historian and former Chairman of the Society - they will explore C20th art and architecture in Cornwall, the Cotswolds and East Anglia.

Some of the most original thinkers in the applied arts in the early C20 will be considered during the tour, The Cotswolds: From Arts & Crafts to Modernism (August 16-20 2016) as the group explores lively small museums alongside Arts & Crafts and Modernist houses. The itinerary of 20th Century Cornwall: Art, Architecture & Design (April 12-16 2016) will reveal how the independent Celtic culture, vibrant light and remote landscape attracted artists and architects alike who left a legacy of spectacular private houses, museums and studios. While 20th Century Art & Architecture of East Anglia (September 6-10 2016) will stimulate thoughts about the relationship between modernism and regional character in architecture and art during a tour of the artists' colony of North West Essex and Great Bardfield, the Suffolk coast and the legacy of Benjamin Britten and some of the best post-war council housing alongside the world famous buildings of the University of East Anglia.

This collaboration follows on from ACE's sponsorship of C20 Society's spring and autumn lecture series, and reflects a desire to broaden their programme and to build an enthusiasm for modern architecture amongst their travellers. The joint tours will help the C20 Society fulfil its remit of increasing public understanding and appreciation of architecture and design from 1914 onwards, and emphasise the importance and pleasure of seeing real examples first hand.  Without the vigorous casework which is the C20 Society's core activity, some of the buildings to be visited would not survive today.  ACE sponsorship will contribute to C20 Society campaigns against ongoing and future threats.

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About ACE Cultural Tours

Founded in 1958, ACE Cultural Tours is the oldest and most experienced provider of study tours and cultural travel in the UK, offering tours in the British Isles, Europe and worldwide which combine three essential elements: exciting destinations, interesting subjects and stimulating leaders. Owned by the charity the ACE Foundation (Association for Cultural Tours) all surplus from the tour company is used to support educational projects worldwide. For more details, see our website www.aceculturaltours.co.uk

About The Twentieth Century Society

The Twentieth Century Society is a membership organisation which campaigns for the conservation of the best architecture since 1914. It was founded in 1976 as the Thirties Society and is now recognised by government and has a statutory role in the planning process. For more details, see our website, www.c20society.org.uk.

For more information or high-resolution images please contact Jessica Burrows at jessica@aceculturaltours.co.uk