Olivia Lyon-Marsh

Assistant Curator for a pretty cool place ⚽️. English Graduate 👩‍🎓. English MA & Museum Studies MA Graduate 👩‍🎓. Literature Lover 📚. Museum Buff 😊

[Olivia Lyon-Marsh @LyonMarsh]

A few years ago I made the tough decision of putting my hands up and saying my PhD wasn’t for me. My mental health took a huge nose dive &I found myself spending more time in museums to ease my stress. I then realised - museums are for me. I’m now an Assistant Curator. Dream job!

[Historic Vids @historyinmemes]

Perhaps one of the most evocative images of the Titanic disaster is that of the young newsboy outside the White Star Line offices at Oceanic House in Cockspur Street, London, S.W., holding an Evening News poster announcing "Titanic Disaster Great Loss of Life."

That boy was Ned Parfett, and his short life was no less spectacular, and his death just as tragic, as that of the Titanic. Six and a half years after this poignant photograph was taken, Ned was killed during a German bombardment while serving with the British army in France, just days before the Armistice. He was 22.

According to his great-nephew Dominic Walsh, young Ned enlisted in the Royal Artillery in 1916, first serving as a dispatch rider before reassignment to reconnaissance duties. Youth did not prevent bravery; he was mentioned in dispatches and awarded the Military Medal for his gallant conduct during a series of missions at the front.

Ned was one of four brothers from Cornwall Road, Waterloo, to enlist "for King and country." One brother served in the disastrous Dardanelles campaign of 1915, surviving to become part of the occupation army in defeated Germany. Another brother served in the bloody battle of the Somme in 1916, only to be wounded and gassed at the third battle of Ypres in Belgium. The third brother also survived. Only Ned failed to see out the war.

He died on 29 October 1918, less than two weeks before the end of the war. Ned was killed near Valenciennes when a shell landed on the quartermaster's stores, just as he was collecting some clothes before going on leave.

After his death, the officer who recommended Ned for special recognition wrote to one of his brothers: "On many occasions, he accompanied me during severe shelling, and I always placed the greatest confidence in him."

[Van Gogh Museum @vangoghmuseum]

'The Potato Eaters' may seem dull with its muddy tones, but Vincent skillfully blended complementary colours like red and green to create subtle variations, aiming for a vivid effect in this seemingly dark painting. 🎨

[Olivia Lyon-Marsh @LyonMarsh]

So @scssofas please explain this 🙏. I ordered a couch in my name - I’m paying for it and I’m the first point of contact. And yet you’ve text my husband telling him when it’s going to be delivered and I’ve had nothing? What’s that about?

[Olivia Lyon-Marsh @LyonMarsh]

Hallo! At the grand ole age of 32 I’ve decided to learn German. I was terrible at languages in school - my French and Spanish teachers pretty much begged me to not take their subject 🤣. Got a C in French though. So here’s to adult learning - wish me luck!

[Paul Fairie @paulisci]

A List of Predictions Made in 1924 About 2024

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[Olivia Lyon-Marsh @LyonMarsh]

My Harry Potter Christmas tree! 🌲 #Christmas #HarryPotter #tree

[Manchester United @ManUtd]

Sir Bobby Charlton CBE, 1937-2023.

Words will never be enough.

[Historic Vids @historyinmemes]

Italian Franca Viola was just 15 when she became engaged to 23-year-old Filippo Melodia. However, Melodia's involvement in criminal activities led to Viola breaking off the relationship.

After Melodia's release from prison, he sought to reconcile with Viola, who had already entered into a relationship with another man. Enraged by her refusal to take him back, Melodia orchestrated Viola's kidnapping in the early hours of December 26, 1965. She was held against her will for eight days and subjected to sexual assault by Melodia during this time.

During this period in Italy, rape was considered a crime against public morality( and not against the individual), and it was customary for rapists to marry their victims. Many rape victims succumbed to this tradition due to societal pressure, as it was considered dishonorable for a woman not to marry the man who took her virginity. Furthermore, rapists were forgiven if they married their victims.

Melodia expected Viola to yield to this pressure, but she vehemently refused to marry him.

As a result, Melodia was found guilty and sentenced to ten years in prison. Viola's resilience sparked a revolution that ultimately led to the abolition of the law allowing rapists to be forgiven through marriage.

[Olivia Lyon-Marsh @LyonMarsh]

@1929stockcrash @paigesofhistory

[Olivia Lyon-Marsh @LyonMarsh]

@paigesofhistory What….. you mean you don’t??? 😱😜

[Paige Dixon Halliday @paigesofhistory]

Check out this article I wrote for @mainlymuseums about my favourite museum, the Denver Museum of Nature and Science!

[Historic Vids @historyinmemes]

NASA releases audio of what a black hole sounds like

[Olivia Lyon-Marsh @LyonMarsh]

@Eva_B89 I knew what style and brand that I wanted but only specific places did it. I went to one bridal shop as a tester & the assistant said ‘95% of women who come in wanting tea length don’t go for it’. I.e she didn’t have any tea length. Go with your gut!

[Olivia Lyon-Marsh @LyonMarsh]

One of the best superhero films ever made - fight me! I freaking love this so much!!!

[Jay Motty @JayMotty]

Big fan of Tete's "why are we fighting bro?" energy with Luke Shaw 😂

[Olivia Lyon-Marsh @LyonMarsh]

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[Workplace Mental Health Resources @Stopworkplacebu]

The best revenge is no revenge. Move on. Be happy. Find inner peace. Flourish.

[WikiVictorian @wikivictorian]

Afternoon dress, 1900-09. Goldstein Museum of Design.

[WikiVictorian @wikivictorian]

The Novice, by English painter James Sant (1856). Harris Museum & Art Gallery.

[Olivia Lyon-Marsh @LyonMarsh]

@Emily_Benn My dad is a born and bred scouser - lived there all of his life but has been a Spurs fan since the early 60s. I’m just returning from the Wembley final - great atmosphere.

[Olivia Lyon-Marsh @LyonMarsh]

@thatmuseumgirl_ I’m the same! I have the top one ❤️