One of the more intriguing objects that can be seen in Brighton Museum is a piece of chalk. It was found in 1935 during excavations of the Neolithic settlement in Whitehawk. The chalk tablet bears multiple incision marks that were … Continued
This bound volume of Ordnance Survey maps has been in Brighton Museum’s collections since about 1914. It was actively used by Herbert Samuel Toms, a curator at Brighton Museum & Art Gallery from 1897 to his retirement in 1939 and … Continued
Since the opening of our Elaine Evans Archaeology Gallery last month, some people have queried why the facial reconstruction of ‘Whitehawk Woman’ has dark skin. Below is an explanation of some of the research and advice that supported the creation … Continued
A who’s who of the faces featuring in the Elaine Evans Archaeology Gallery in Brighton Museum. For the new archaeology gallery, Dr Paola Ponce from Archaeology South-East at the Institute of Archaeology, UCL, examined the remains of five individuals who lived … Continued
Our new Archaeology Gallery explores exciting ways of telling history to entrance visitors. A fascinating mix of new technology and ancient finds is set to transform the world of archaeology for thousands of visitors to Brighton Museum. The opening of … Continued
Ever picked up an old and mysterious object on a country walk and wondered what it is? Are you simply curious about local archaeology? Next Friday (31 March, 10-1pm and 2-4pm) we’ll be hosting one of our regular archaeology themed … Continued
Some of the human remains in the collection have less for us to go on than those we have blogged about previously. One such example is the human remains contained in a box marked ‘Eldred Avenue’ in Brighton. The only … Continued
In January 1934 a homeowner in Woodingdean discovered a skull whilst digging the foundations of a sun terrace at the side of his house. As reported in the Brighton & Hove Herald of 3rd February 1934, experts were then called … Continued
Funded by an award from the Prehistoric Society, Royal Pavilion & Museums is presently working with Dawn Cansfield (PhD student at Winchester University) and Dr Paola Ponce (human osteologist from the Institute of Archaeology, UCL) to catalogue and research our … Continued
As part of my project research into audiences for archaeological information, I am over the moon to be working with Brighton & Hove Museums and their archaeological collections over the next 2 years. Together, we will be exploring what works … Continued
Brighton & Hove Archaeological Society took over the Museum Art Room last Wednesday as part of this year’s Festival of Archaeology. They brought along a really interesting and eclectic group of objects for visitors to handle and encouraged them to … Continued
As part of an Introduction to Lithics module taught by Dr James Cole, University of Brighton students came in to Brighton Museum last week to handle objects from our extensive prehistoric stone tool collection. The Museum and University are working … Continued
A rare and beautiful bronze statuette of a stag was acquired by Brighton Museum back in the mid-1980s. Measuring 9cm long and 16.5 cm high, the mane is finely detailed, and it has a dark grey-green patina. Beneath its erect antlers are recessed eye-sockets … Continued
Another half term has ended, and we’ve had another two very well received events at the Booth Museum, both in conjunction with the Brighton Science Festival! On Monday 16th February, half term week kicked off with the ever popular animal … Continued
A seven-year-old boy from Twickenham got a surprise parcel in the post just before Christmas after his mother sent a photograph of a museum he set up in his spare bedroom to Brighton Museum staff. Su Hepburn, Senior Learning Officer, … Continued
Ahead of her Bite-size museum talk tomorrow, Curator Heather York introduces the Sussex Loop. Within the archaeology collection at Royal Pavilion & Museums are four unusual bronze objects known as Sussex loops. They are aesthetically quite beautiful but intriguing as … Continued
Fiona Redford, Programmes Support Officer, looks back at last month’s Whitehawk Family Archaeology Day. Early one drizzly, grey, January Saturday morning, members of the Local History and programming teams were busy finalising the arrangements for the Whitehawk Family Archaeology Day. … Continued
If the recent post about the museum’s prehistoric collections has whetted your appetite to delve a little further and play Indiana Jones for the day, here’s your chance to get more involved. Join us on Saturday 31 January for a … Continued
Many people naturally associate Brighton with its rich Regency history, but what sometimes gets less attention is the area’s substantial prehistory. After all, we have several important archeological sites on our doorstep, including Whitehawk and the Black Rock Beach, with … Continued
As an early modernist interested in Renaissance culture, pre-history has always seemed ungraspable. With no written sources, and few visuals, getting to grips with and interpreting any Paleo-, Meso- or Neolithic artefacts would require a whole new set of skills. … Continued
Use the controls below to choose different colour contrast options and background images for the site:
