For many people, the start of a new year is a good time to sort through piles of unwanted clutter around the house. Sometimes amongst this clutter are the inevitable family heirlooms. These are not always identifiable, particularly if they … Continued
It is worth having a closer look at the glorious Chinese export wallpaper that was painstakingly removed from the Royal Pavilion’s Saloon by experts Allyson and Andrew McDermott last November. The six large panels are a remarkable survival from the … Continued
One of the exhibits that stood out must to me amongst all the treasures currently on display at Brighton Museum & Art Gallery was ‘The Featherstone Kite Flying Machine’ by Rowland Emett. It’s a piece of machinery that you turn … Continued
A group of artists with learning disabilities had an inspiring trip to the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition at Brighton Museum. The artists aged between 16 – 25 spent a morning getting creative using wildlife images and real-life exhibits … Continued
Are you fascinated with taxidermy but always wondered how it was done? Maybe you’ve tried it yourself but the results haven’t been that satisfactory. Well good news for those interested in learning the art – Brighton Museum will be hosting … Continued
Wildlife Photographer of the Year, the new exhibition at Brighton Museum features some fantastic images showing wonders of the natural world. Humans have always been keen to capture wildlife within the confines of the camera. Some recent delving into the … Continued
Did you know squids communicate with each other by using pulsating skin patterns? Or that giant isopods can go for five years without eating! Rather than Easter bunnies and chocolate eggs, Brighton Museum is going under the sea this Easter … Continued
Hello! I’ve decided to write a blog about my Digital Media Apprenticeship at the Royal Pavilion and Museums. I officially started my apprenticeship in October 2014, but I have been around since mid September. I wanted to do something a … Continued
It was a chill November evening. A handful of eager observers were gathered together in a darkened corner of the Booth Museum. They gazed at the illuminated picture thrown onto the wall by the magic lantern in the corner. The … Continued
Happy Halloween and welcome to my spooky first blog post. As part of my Digital Media Apprenticeship, I have been sourcing some interesting images and poetry from the Pavilion Blues newspaper. The newspaper was produced by patients who were recovering from … Continued
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