The 18th January is the anniversary of the death of one of England’s foremost writers, Rudyard Kipling (30 December 1865 – 18 January 1936) In 1897 Kipling moved to Rottingdean, where he lived until he relocated to the more rural … Continued
It’s been a while since we had our Midweek Draw, so we thought we would do a special Bowie Inspired Draw to celebrate what would have been his 75th Birthday on the 8th. Happy Birthday Starman. Will you be inspired … Continued
Wishing you all a very happy and healthy New Year, with a selection of our Victorian New Year’s cards.
On 27 December 1830, Amelia Fitzclarence, one of King William IV’s illegitimate daughters with Mrs Dorothea Jordan, married Lucius Cary, 10th Viscount Falkland, at the Royal Pavilion. This may sound odd, but the many children William IV had with Mrs … Continued
This print of Queen Victoria’s last recorded visit to the Royal Pavilion, in February 1845, was published in The Illustrated London News. It is one of the most popular images in our collection, perhaps because it looks utterly romantic. Who’s … Continued
The garden volunteers are having their annual seed and greenery sale for your festive wreath making, this Friday 17th. Stuck for stocking fillers? Fancy having a go at making a wreath this year? Then why not come along to our … Continued
Discover the Mystery of the newly revealed Fabergé items found by Antiques Roadshow expert Geoffrey Munn… Recently, antiques expert Geoffrey Munn (man-on-telly and all-round good egg) came to visit curator Martin Pel and I, at Brighton Museum. Previously, on an … Continued
If you were strolling in Pavilion Gardens on any weekend this summer, you will have seen our purple and gold t-shirts and banner, asking “Can We Help?” As Garden Greeters we’re on hand to welcome visitors, promote the Royal Pavilion … Continued
Some of my favourite early 20th century English artists have been highlighted in two exhibitions in Sussex – the ongoing Down from London: Spencer Gore and Friends at Brighton Museum & Art Gallery, and John Nash: The Landscape of Love … Continued
Ever wondered what is kept in the stores at the Royal Pavilion? Our paper conservator Amy Junker Heslip looks forward to opening up our Chinese wallpaper collection. The Prince Regent, the creator of the Royal Pavilion, used Chinese wallpapers in … Continued
Following the UEFA Euro 2020, we thought we’d take a look at our football related collections for guidance on how to cope with the highs and lows that might present themselves as the tournament progresses. Writing in Brighton & Hove … Continued
On the occasion of this year’s Harvest Moon (20/21 September) and the Autumn equinox (22 September) we hung this atmospheric landscape painting in Brighton Museum & Art Gallery. Curator Alexandra Loske takes a closer look at the painting and its … Continued
For a short time only, visitors to Preston Manor will be able to experience an interactive sound installation, and browse a series of colourful, handmade zines; all about food. ‘Down in the Kitchen’ was developed in response to the Heritage … Continued
Through the generosity of a second grant from the Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art, paper conservator Amy Junker Heslip has been able to continue her investigations into the Adelaide wallpaper at the Royal Pavilion and the Chinese … Continued
Recording of ‘Our Lost Masterpieces: restoring Balthazar and Mary Magdalene’ from August 12, 2021. “Britain’s Lost Masterpieces” the BBC documentary, aired in February 2021. It featured two paintings from the collection at Brighton Museum & Art Gallery. These extraordinary works … Continued
Recording of the talk ‘The rise and rise of Harriet Mellon, Duchess of St. Albans’ from April 29, 2021. Follow this inspiring woman’s journey from poverty to being one of the richest women of the Regency age. A true, from … Continued
To celebrate International Tiger day, and the beauty of these wonderful but endangered species, we take a look at some of the tiger related objects from our collections. Discover More Visit the WWF webpage to find out more about International … Continued
Update 27/10/21: the Insect and Discovery galleries are now open again following this conservation work. One of the challenges of caring for a Natural History collection is that it is very edible! Museum Beetles and their larvae – which are … Continued
When RPMT opened our new archaeology gallery in 2019, we borrowed an Iron Age gang chain from the National Museum of Wales. It is one of their most requested loan objects and sadly we had to send it back, so it … Continued
Two young women pace across a newly-ploughed field, buckets in hands, hair blowing in the wind. One has a potato in their left hand; both of their faces are slightly blurred, but they seem to be smiling wistfully, caught up … Continued
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