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Lady Chatterley’s Cover: The Book Designs of Stephen Russ
2026-04-06 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-07 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-08 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-09 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-10 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-11 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-13 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-14 10:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) and 19 more dates | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
The post-war book designs of artist and teacher, Stephen Russ, are coming to life at Chippenham Museum.
From the forties to the seventies, Russ produced dozens of dust jackets, from striking first editions of Graham Greene at Bodley Head to a wide range of titles at Collins, including nature books and the famous Collins Crime Club.
He is perhaps best known for his work with Penguin, designing covers for the main orange series, the lesser-known music scores, and the highly collectible Penguin Poets series. His phoenix motif for DH Lawrence’s Lady Chatterley’s Lover became famous during the 1960 obscenity trial and featured in the marketing that helped make the book a bestseller.
The exhibition also celebrates Russ’s thirty-year career as a tutor at the renowned Bath Academy of Art in Corsham, brought together with the generous support of the Russ family and loans from the Penguin Archive and the University of Bristol.

Easter Holidays: Creative Activities
2026-04-07 10:30 - 15:30, 2026-04-09 10:30 - 15:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Join us during the Easter Holidays for free creative activities inspired by our latest exhibition, Lady Chatterley’s Cover: The Book Designs of Stephen Russ.
Free Quiet Time sessions are available from 9am to 10am for these activities. Book in for a quieter, more relaxed experience before the creative drop-ins. Spaces are limited, so booking is essential via Eventbrite.
Please note that activities will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and each week’s activities will be the same on both days.

Book and Bake
2026-04-25 14:00 - 16:00 | The Citadel, Bath Road, Chippenham
Saturday is our regular monthly sale. 2-4pm at Doorway, Bath Road Chippenham SN15 2AB…pop in and see us and our books and why not treat yourself to a yummy cake!
