Norman Nicholson - Legacy

Legacy

Millom Library and the John Rylands University Library, Manchester have bronze busts of Nicholson by Joan Palmer. A memorial stained glass window created by Christine Boyce can be found in St George's Church, Millom.

Archive

Nicholson's papers are in the John Rylands University Library, Manchester.

Exhibition

Millom Heritage Museum And Visitor Centre houses information about Norman Nicholson.

Library

Nicholson's personal collection of published poetry was acquired by the John Rylands University Library, Manchester from his family.

Residence

Norman Nicholson's home at 14 St George's Terrace is now a food shop and café with a blue plaque on the front of the property; commemorating Nicholson.

Norman Nicholson Society

The Norman Nicholson Society was inaugurated in Millom, Cumbria on 31 March 2006 with the intention of celebrating and promoting the work of this distinguished writer as widely as possible. Melvyn Bragg is the Honorary President. The Society aims to be a focal point for appreciation and research and intends to encourage the publication of any Nicholson's works which are currently out of print. Talks and events are arranged throughout the year and a newsletter, Comet, is published and distributed free to members. Comet contains articles on Nicholson's life and work, information about events and original material from members. Contributors to Comet have included David Cooper, Neil Curry, U. A. Fanthorpe and Matt Simpson. Contributions relevant to Nicholson's life and work are invited by the editor, Antoinette Fawcett.