One of the best museums I have visited in recent years was the Vasa Museet in Stockholm, Sweden. The museum is dedicated to the story of the Vasa, a royal warship that sunk less than 2000 metres into its maiden voyage in 1628. The museum is a large, impressive building, and it has to be, … Continue reading Vasa Museet
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The Cottingley Fairies: A Study in Deception Exhibition
I first heard the story of the Cottingley Fairies when I was a kid and watched the movie Fairy Tale: A True Story, which came out in the late 1990s. I’ve always found it a fascinating story, and I’m not the only one, as the story has cropped up again and again in the media … Continue reading The Cottingley Fairies: A Study in Deception Exhibition
‘Rex Unfinished’ Exhibition at Plas Newydd
I recently visited Wales for the first time, and on our first full day we visited Plas Newydd which is run by the National Trust. They are currently undertaking some works on the property that were sadly put on pause due to Covid-19, so not all the house was available to view. However, the staff … Continue reading ‘Rex Unfinished’ Exhibition at Plas Newydd
Unfinished Business: The Fight for Women’s Rights Exhibition
“Today’s debates on women’s rights are rooted in a long history of activism. Women and their allies around the world have fought for gender equality with passion, imagination and tenacity. Despite their efforts, not all women enjoy the same rights, depending on their race, class, disability, sexuality or the way they express their identity. The … Continue reading Unfinished Business: The Fight for Women’s Rights Exhibition
Treasures of the British Library Exhibition
During my recent London trip, I visited the British Library for the first time to see the Treasures of the British Library exhibition. It smashed all my expectations and I spent hours in the gallery! The exhibition does what it says on the tin, and showcases the most iconic records from the British Library’s extensive … Continue reading Treasures of the British Library Exhibition
Thomas Becket: The Murder and Making of a Saint Exhibition
“Very quickly you would turn your heart and favour away from me, which is now so great between us, and replace it with the most savage hatred” - Thomas Becket to Henry II in 1162 I recently visited the British Museum in London to see their current exhibition about Thomas Becket, who was the Royal … Continue reading Thomas Becket: The Murder and Making of a Saint Exhibition
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