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Discover the eventful life and art of The Godfather of British Noir, Ted Lewis. Sunday 14th September 10am to 8pm
Heritage Open Day in Barton, how about visiting us for a day dedicated to Barton's own Ted Lewis, acclaimed author, screenwriter, and creative force behind Get Carter.
We will host a series of events celebrating his life and legacy. The Centre is open for the Day from 10am to 8pm. Events include a trail around Barton
at 11am visiting Ted's favourite local spots, a screening of the rare Get Carter American remake, "Hit Man" (4pm to 5:30pm) and an evening presentation exploring Ted's work and private life (6pm to 7:30pm). A must for fans of literature, film, and local heritage.
About the Centre
Discover how a young Lincolnshire man became the 'Father of British Noir' of films and literature.
Discover how a young Lincolnshire man became the 'Father of British Noir' of films and literature.
Not just a pile of books. Discover the art, eventful life and times of author Ted Lewis. He wrote Get Carter which is regarded as the best British gangster film of all time. Ted was not only a prolific author but a jazz pianist and a talented animator. He managed more than sixty artists to produce the graphics for The Beatles' ground-breaking cartoon film, Yellow Submarine.
What visitors can expect
Discover how a young Lincolnshire man became the 'Father of British Noir' of films and literature.
We invite you to experience the fascinating Ted Lewis Story:
- enjoy Ted's distinctive art
- watch comprehensive audio-visual presentations
- fascinating memorabilia and artefacts such as Michael Caine's original Get Carter directors chair
- friendly and knowledgeable volunteers
- all Ted's books on sale in our souvenir shop
- relax with coffee and ref
We invite you to experience the fascinating Ted Lewis Story:
- enjoy Ted's distinctive art
- watch comprehensive audio-visual presentations
- fascinating memorabilia and artefacts such as Michael Caine's original Get Carter directors chair
- friendly and knowledgeable volunteers
- all Ted's books on sale in our souvenir shop
- relax with coffee and refreshments
Free entry but contributions to our charity are always welcome.
Museum and Exhibition Centre
Museum and Exhibition Centre
The Arts Council has awarded the Centre full Museum Accreditation status.
The Centre also has National Archive recognition.