Today’s 100 Pioneering Women of Sussex blog post is written by guest blogger, Amy Zamarripa Solis and highlights the incredible story of Sarah Forbes Bonetta. Whenever I pass St Nicholas Church, Brighton climbing up the hilly Dyke Road from the … Continued
In 2009 I was the Adult Learning Officer for the Adult Event Programme creating and running public events across Royal Pavilion & Museums. This was one of 62 events that were programmed in 2009. This historical fencing demonstration took place … Continued
This evening (3 April) was to be the showing of Banff Mountain Film Festival at our neighbour, Brighton Dome. Postponed due to current events, we thought it would be a good opportunity to highlight and celebrate one of the 20th … Continued
The British Gypsy could be viewed as the stranger within, or as German Sociologist Georg Simmel described, a ‘Stranger in society from elsewhere’: a people who settled among other inhabitants, though were treated with suspicion and ignorance as they represented … Continued
Making activities are a big part of what we do at Hove Museum. As the museum is currently shut during the coronavirus lockdown, Louise Dennis shares some mosaic crafting activities that children can enjoy at home. As you can’t visit … Continued
The Royal Pavilion has long served as a source of inspiration. Whether you are an artist, writer or simply enjoy making a creative twist on a local landmark, its a palace of possibilities. One of our members, Kit Connor, has … Continued
Popping into your local museum may not be an option while under lockdown, but there are a few ways in which you can virtually visit our galleries from the safety of your home. Royal Pavilion 360 Saloon The spectacular Saloon … Continued
Artists such as Ingrid Pollard are continuing to open up new ways of exploring representation, race and identity. Guest blogger, Amy Zamarripa considers Ingrid to be a trailblazer in her work and she discusses why in our 100 Pioneering Women … Continued
Today marks the day we usually open the doors of Preston Manor for it’s summer season. An historic house, which is as well known for it’s stories of the ‘downstairs’ servants as the ‘upstairs’ aristocratic family. As we’re unable to … Continued
As we all stay at home during the current lock down, we can’t look to the Pavilion Garden to enjoy the season’s finest plants and flowers in bloom. So instead, our Garden Manager Robert will be sharing some garden tips … Continued
Books are more important than ever during these strange times. They have the power to take us to another place at a time when we are all staying within our homes; they can open our eyes to different cultures and … Continued
Most of the women we are remembering in this series of blog posts are championed for breaking new ground in the field of politics, art, literature, or social work. Brighton resident Pauline forged new territory in two fields: acting and … Continued
Like all museums across the UK our doors are shut to the public owing to the coronavirus outbreak. But our online resources are as open as ever, and we’re making fresh efforts to publish even more over the coming weeks. … Continued
In March 1976, 44 years ago today, Dame Anita Roddick (1942 – 2007) opened the first Bodyshop in Brighton. Dame Anita Roddick needs no introduction. As well as founder of high street staple, the Bodyshop, she was also an energetic … Continued
We are currently seeing an upsurge in communities coming together and supporting each other. Today’s blog of pioneering women of Sussex, by curator Alexandra Loske, focuses on the little known Mrs Marriott who set up a series of almshouses to … Continued
The current lock down has dramatically decreased our freedom and confined many of us to home for most of the day. One thing it is currently impossible to do is visit museums, so many are now creating virtual content to … Continued
Thanks to all those that came to the February half term creative workshops. We had such a lovely time that I thought I’d share the children’s work. If you came – see if you can spot your artwork below. If … Continued
While our museums are closed and most of us are in lockdown, we’ll be finding ways of using our collections and online resource to provide some distraction. Sometimes we’ll showcase previous work that you may have missed. Today, we’ll focus … Continued
At a time when we are ever more thankful to our NHS staff and first line responders, today we are celebrating the life of the pioneering Dr Priscilla Noble-Mathews, Doctor, Emergency First Response Paramedic, Founding Member of South East Coast … Continued
Today we celebrate much loved Henfield resident actress and women’s equality activist, Elizabeth Robins (1862 – 1952). Born far from Sussex, in Kentucky, USA, she was an actress who, after the shock of her husband’s suicide, decided to give England … Continued
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