Kangas are a form of textile associated with Swahili-speaking cultures of East Africa. Their design is said to have been inspired by cotton handkerchiefs brought to the region by Portuguese traders. Local women stitched together two rows of three handkerchiefs … Continued
As this year’s Heritage Open Days Festival moved online, we’ve been publishing stories this week on the theme of ‘Hidden Nature‘. From hungry tigers to dragon remains to the pigments used in Chinese wallpaper, we’ve provided plenty of ways you … Continued
If you’d have gone down to the woods at Three Cornered Copse in Hove last month, you’d have been sure of a big surprise as you might have come across the New Note Orchestra dreaming up a brand new piece … Continued
Our latest Heritage Open Day Hidden Nature post looks at how nature has provided the materials for the Royal Pavilion’s elaborate decoration. When one looks at the Chinese wallpaper in the Pavilion, it is impossible not to get drawn into … Continued
Today’s Heritage Open Day Hidden Nature post examines the Tiger-lily found within and around the Royal Pavilion. During Covid-19 lockdown I started cataloguing Mike Jones’s wonderful drawings of plants and flowers in the Royal Pavilion Gardens. Where possible, I try … Continued
As part of Heritage Open Days, Beth has chosen the theme of hidden nature for this weeks draw. Join In If you are tempted to have a go, please share your drawings with us! We would love to see them. … Continued
Early Years Learning Officer Michael Olden reads a Booth Museum inspired story for children. He has chosen to read Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What do you see? by Bill Martin Jnr and Eric Carle. Filmed with kind permission of Puffin Books, … Continued
Continuing the Heritage Open Day series and its theme of Hidden Nature, we take a look at dragons! Hidden within The Royal Pavilion’s elaborate interiors are a huge variety of animals and mythical beasts. Perhaps its most famous beastly residents … Continued
Continuing this weeks Heritage Open Days theme of Hidden Nature, we take a look at some of the hidden flowers among the Royal Pavilion wallpaper. During Covid-lockdown the Royal Pavilion team of conservators and curators worked hard on rehanging the … Continued
The theme of this year’s Heritage Open Days is Hidden Nature. We’re taking a look at the birds scattered around the Royal Pavilion. Duck for cover Enter the Music Room and your eyes will rest on many a stunning detail, … Continued
As part of the Heritage Open Day programme and this year’s theme of Hidden Nature, we take a look at a Decorative Arts Pearlware enamelled figure group. This ceramic figure group shows a huge tiger mauling a man dressed in … Continued
Welcome to the start of this year’s Heritage Open Days, England’s largest festival of history and culture, 11 – 20 September. This year we have moved our activities online so get ready for a week of stories, music, art and … Continued
Hopefully it’s still warm enough to take a dip in the sea this week. You might even spot one of these creatures if you keep your eyes peeled… Beth teaches us how lines can create tone and beautiful art with … Continued
September highlights a member of the tubenose family. UK conservation status: Amber Fulmars are not gulls; they are part of the tubenose family (which includes albatrosses). The tube on top of their beak is used to discharge excess salt. Salt … Continued
Dog art is for life, not just for Christmas. This week we are drawing man’s best friend. Join In If you are tempted to have a go, please share your drawings with us! We would love to see them. … Continued
Plants form part of the immense collections at the Booth Museum of Natural History. Included in these are seaweeds – some of which are over 100 years old. These seaweeds were carefully dried and mounted by the Victorian women who … Continued
With the August Bank Holiday fast approaching, Beth has chosen a getting yourself to Brighton theme! Join In If you are tempted to have a go, please share your drawings with us! We would love to see them. Email them … Continued
The coronavirus epidemic has meant that it has not been possible for Royal Pavilion & Museums to offer school work experience placements this year. However, it is an opportunity to look back at some of the work of Year 10 … Continued
Tree-gnawing, tail-slapping and dam-building, beaver behaviour is familiar to most people. But beavers are both liked and loathed. Beavers (Castor fiber) were wiped out in the UK in the 16th century, however, reintroductions began in 2009. Here in Sussex, the … Continued
Earlier this year the Royal Pavilion & Museums worked with Photoworks to welcome young women from Portslade Aldridge Community Academy to explore Brighton Museum’s exhibition Anita Corbin,100 First Women Portraits as part of their Photography Club. They were invited to a tour of the exhibition … Continued
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