The Society

Archibald Knox

Archibald Knox was born in the Isle of Man of Scottish parenthood. His designs were synonymous with British Art Nouveau and he is regarded as being a prominent influence in the Arts and Crafts movement. His Celtic designs and calligraphy are world famous and iconic in the Isle of Man. Today both his art work for Liberty & Co and his watercolours are highly sought after.

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Blue Plaque unveiling

On the morning of the 9th of April 2014(Archibald Knox's 150 Birthday) Douglas Borough Council will unveil a Blue Plaque at 70 Athol Street Douglas where he lived and had a studio.

A blue plaque is a permanent sign installed in a public place in the United Kingdom and elsewhere to commemorate a link between that location and a famous person or event, serving as a historical marker. There are also commemorative plaque schemes throughout the world, including in Paris, Rome, Oslo, Dublin and in cities in Australia, Canada and the United States.
Correspondence Address: The Archibald Knox Society, 36 Hutchinson Square, Douglas, Isle of Man, British Isles, IM2 4HWE
mail: info@archibaldknoxsociety.com Tel: +44 (0)1624 665459
Registered Charity No. 983 (Isle of Man) Registered Company Number: 118177C
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