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, ‘Stranger in society from elsewhere;’1 a people who settled among other inhabitants, though were treated with suspicion and ignorance as they represented an … 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
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
Today our 100 Pioneering Women of Sussex series highlights the incredible organisation that is the Grace Eyre Foundation, and the wonderful woman from whom it is named. The Grace Eyre Foundation is a dynamic local non-profit organisation that helps people … 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
‘My mum was the best, absolutely the best person to take. I called my mum and said, can you come and bring more teabags.‘ Sally Kettle. Today is Mother’s day and today we are celebrating a mother and daughter team. … Continued
An update from our Orca as he joins the Monsters of the Deep. Last autumn, our Orca (or Killer whale), Merman and several other objects from our marine collections went on loan to the National Maritime Museum Cornwall, in Falmouth, … Continued
Today marks 67 years since the release of the spine-chilling film, The Hitch-Hiker. With it, director, Ida Lupino made cinema history by becoming the first woman to direct a film noir. Ex Brighton and Hove High School pupil, Ida Lupino … Continued
Curator Alexandra Loske is excited to discover that artist and writer Mary Philadelphia Merrifield was also a pioneering dress historian. She explains more in our new blog in the series 100 Pioneering Women of Sussex . Anita Corbin’s exhibition of … Continued
Amy Zamarripa Solis continues the 100 Pioneering Women of Sussex blog series with a tribute to Margaret Busby, publisher, editor, writer, broadcaster and literary critic. In the 1960s, Margaret Busby OBE, Hon. FRSL (Nana Akua Ackon) became Britain’s youngest and first … Continued
One of the most recent blue plaques to appear in Brighton & Hove honours Margaret Bondfield, who in 1929 became Britain’s first female cabinet member. Although her birthplace was in Somerset, it was in Hove where Margaret became politicised and formed … Continued
As part of the 100 Pioneering Women of Sussex blog series, guest blogger, Amy Zamarripa Solis, of Writing our Legacy explores the life and work of Umi Sinha, a Sussex based British Indian author and teacher. Umi Sinha’s moving debut … Continued
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