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In the Frame for June 2014: Stanley Spencer from Pallant House

Art, Exhibitions

This month's 'In the Frame' goes on holiday to Pallant House Gallery in Chichester, where Assistant Curator, Katy Norris, writes about their collection of Stanl

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Object Lesson I

Collection, History

Thanks to U3A volunteer, Peter Charles, for starting us off with an interesting insight into the history of the nit comb.

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Mansions in the Orchard

Collection, History, Personal accounts

Read the latest news from our Manisons in the Orchard project.

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Object Lessons: Introduction

Collection, History

Over a period of 12 weeks, volunteer researchers from the University of the Third Age (U3A) have been delving into the past of some of the museum’s collection o

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The Advertisement Archive IX

History

Stray advertisements from the Journal of Mental Science.

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New exhibition at the Bethlem Gallery: Hand to Mind

Art, Exhibitions

 Hand to Mind From artists and pharmacists to gardeners and nurses, gestures convey meaning, configure relationships and are in themselves forms...

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We Are Not Amused V

History

The role of the police in Victorian-era royal protection.

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In the Frame for May 2014: Nick El Fry’s ‘Self Portrait as Saint Paul’

Art, Collection

This month's 'In the Frame' is written by volunteer, Kirsten Tambling.

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A Rake’s Progress I

History

The first in this series of engravings shows Tom Rakewell taking possession of the effects of his wealthy but miserly father, who has died without making a will

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Virtual Book Club IV

Literature

This month's book review is 'Faces in the Water' (1961) by Janet Frame, as reviewed by our volunteer, Kirsten Tambling.

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Museums at Night: Faces of Madness

Events

Due to last minute cancellations, we now have a few remaining places for our free Museums at Night event tomorrow.  If you're interested in coming...

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CoolTan Arts Stays Up Lates at the Science Museum

Events, Reviews

The end of April saw the launch of a book and DVD celebrating CoolTan Arts’ recent project with the Science Museum.  From Summer 2013 until January...

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