As someone without a garden, I am often frustrated by suggestions of things to see and do in ‘your’ garden. And at a time like this, the garden envy is growing. To contain it, I am using my daily walks … Continued
The next post in our Climate Conversations series is an overview of the causes and challenges of climate change by Dr Martin Meadows. Dr Meadows is a scientist who is based in Sussex and has worked in research and policy … Continued
Today is the UN’s World Environment Day and this year’s focus is biodiversity. To mark the occasion, the Booth Museum team and our specialist partners are starting a new Climate Conversations series to highlight the crisis and what actions are being … Continued
This week the Booth Museum of Natural History continues our series of interviews of the Nature Heroes of Sussex. Nature has helped many people get through a very difficult period due to Covid-19. Now we consider how we can help … Continued
How objects acquired from Bolton’s egg shop contributed to a communication tool for people with dementia and their carers. In 2015 Dan Robertson and I had the opportunity to contribute to the now multi-award winning National Museums Liverpool, My House … Continued
Today’s Pioneering Women of Sussex blog celebrates the inspiration librarian, Marian Frost, and is written by guest blogger Katie Gledhill, Principal Librarian at West Sussex Library Service. As part of the BBC Novels That Shaped the World campaign, the BBC … Continued
Our Pioneering Women of Sussex blog has featured some incredible sports women over the last few months. Today’s blog celebrates World Bicycle Day and explores the story of Tessie Reynolds, who was only 16 when she made cycling history. Written … Continued
‘Courage calls to courage everywhere, and its voice cannot be denied.’ – Millicent Fawcett The statue of Millicent Garrett Fawcett was unveiled in 2018, the centenary year of the 1918 Representation of the People Act. It is the first to … Continued
The exhibition 100 First Women Portraits by Anita Corbin celebrates Elspeth Beard, the first British woman to ride a motorcycle around the world in 1982-84. At the time it was very rare for women to ride motorcycles long distances. The … Continued
Welcome back to our Cultural Icons series exploring the fascinating stories behind the people commemorated in flatback ornaments in the Willett Collection of Popular Pottery in the Brighton Museum. Many of these Victorian souvenirs, which are only decorated on the front … Continued
With a slight ease on the lockdown restrictions this week, Beth’s inspiration for the Draw came from being able to go out more. Draw Artists We are very pleased to see that some of you have taken part in our … Continued
Since 15 February we have published 80 stories of pioneering women with a connection to Sussex, both past and present. Today, we are celebrating the work of acclaimed author and journalist Patrice Lawrence, written by guest blogger, Amy Zamarripa Solis. … Continued
Rainbows have become a familiar sight in people’s windows up and down the country carrying messages of hope and support for the NHS, keyworkers and our communities during the Covid-19 lockdown. Today’s 100 Pioneering Women of Sussex blog focusses on … Continued
Museum Mentors is a community project, creating a space for adults with support needs to meet up, make art and connect with their peers in the wonderful surroundings of Brighton Museum and the Royal Pavilion. Museum Mentors usually meet twice … Continued
Welcome back to our Cultural Icons series exploring the fascinating stories behind the people commemorated in flatback ornaments in the Willett Collection of Popular Pottery in the Brighton Museum. Many of these Victorian souvenirs, which are only decorated on the front … Continued
Each year Hove Museum & Art Gallery invites the talented makers from the University of Brighton’s Craft MA course to exhibit their final pieces, offering fresh insight into contemporary craft making. As the university has had to close its doors … Continued
Many men have described Brighton in the Georgian age, but what about the female voices? A small volume of poetry by the elusive Mary Lloyd evokes Brighton in the time of Jane Austen. While in lock-down during the Corona crisis … Continued
Paper Conservator, Amy Junker Heslip, continues to reflect on some of the objects that have passed through her hands for conservation treatments and exhibition preparation. This week I have been missing doing some practical conservation work and nothing beats the … Continued
In a perfect world, former Eastbourne resident Eileen ‘Tirzah’ Garwood (1908 – 1951) would be a household name and acknowledged as one of the most original and distinctive figures of twentieth century British art. Instead, as a mother of three … Continued
Beth has a bird theme for you this week. She has drawn an image of the stilts using a single line (“I love that fast kind of drawing!”) Will you give it a try? Draw Artists We are very pleased … Continued
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