When you visit our collection, which artwork do you go to see first?
On #InternationalMuseumDay, we are sharing highlights from our collection of fine and decorative arts. From exquisite Sèvres porcelain to jewelled daggers and gilded furniture, we have something for everyone.
When you visit our collection, which artwork do you go to see first?
On #InternationalMuseumDay, we are sharing highlights from our collection of fine and decorative arts. From exquisite Sèvres porcelain to jewelled daggers and gilded furniture, we have something for everyone.
Many church services will have sung the hymn Amazing Grace by John Newton over this Holy Week. Find out more about Newton's life and his influences for writing the hymn in this post from the #voyagerofhistory archives. #historyblog#amazinggrace#hymn https://t.co/z17njmdjpL
🤫 Can you keep a secret?
'Perhaps before the end of April, Mansfield Park by the author of S & S.-P. & P. may be in the World.- Keep the name to yourself. I should not like to have it known beforehand.'
✍️ #JaneAusten writing to her brother on 21 March 1814.
If you spotted the auction of Mr Darcy's shirt in the press this week, you may be wondering who bought it....
Find out more: https://t.co/4A3Mb01T82
[image copyright Kerry Taylor Auctions]
If you spotted the auction of Mr Darcy's shirt in the press this week, you may be wondering who bought it....
Find out more: https://t.co/4A3Mb01T82
[image copyright Kerry Taylor Auctions]
@Museum_Rachel It’s always used as a negative (dispute being the world leader in leisure for a reason) and honestly Winchester is already a tourist destination so I don’t think one statue will make that much difference
Friday Treat Time and a beautiful duck egg blue silk evening dress from the late 1810s. This exquisite example with its fuller skirt shape and elaborate trimmings reflects a move away from the neo-classical influences of the previous decade to the romantic tastes of the 1820s.
Did you know that the Museum has a range of digitised resources that are freely and publicly accessible?
Check out the linktree in our bio and scroll down to 'Digitised and digital resources' for access to these fantastic resources.
Had the best surprise this morning!! My author copies have arrived. Honestly can’t quite believe I can hold it in my hands!! Anthony Woodville: Sophisticate or Schemer is now available for preorders if anyone would like to do so.