Jill Birrell

History curator. Art lover. Ulster woman.
Found happiest on the beach or in the woods.
All views shared are my own.

[Jill Birrell @birrell_jill]

Today I graduated from @LeicsMusStud with a masters in museums studies with distinction. I couldn’t be happier with my result and enjoyed celebrating with family at a wonderful ceremony and reception. Two years of hard work and late nights firmly bookended.

[Northampton Museum & Art Gallery @NorthamptonShoe]

We're launching "A History of Northamptonshire in 100 Objects" and YOU can be a Guest Curator! 🏛️✨ Choose an object, share its story, and work with us to bring it to life—no experience needed! 🎧📖
Submit here: https://t.co/nAbndlO6qe: Oct 7th!

[Tamsin Russell @TamsinRussell]

One of the things I am really passionate about is that no one should be recovering from work over the weekend or on their holidays. If you literally are unable to do anything else other than sleep during your own time then the demands being placed on you are too high. 1/

[Social History Curators Group @SHCG1]

Last chance! Nominations close at midnight today. Make sure you don't miss your opportunity to join our friendly, supportive committee and develop both your career and the wider sector.

https://t.co/uIdGnWIXMZ

[Social History Curators Group @SHCG1]

Could you be our next Secretary? Are you meticulous and great at communicating? If so, get in touch, you've got all the right skills! Deadline for nominations is midnight on Wednesday, so don't wait too long!

https://t.co/uIdGnWIXMZ

[Jill Birrell @birrell_jill]

Attending #SHCG2024 online conference this afternoon. We’re exploring emotions in museums and museum practice. @SHCG1 Chair @OpalAmy says social history is becoming central to all museum practice - I couldn’t agree more!

[Social History Curators Group @SHCG1]

Online Conference Keynote with @koliverlearns on Radical Rest for museum and cultural workers - book your ticket now and take part in Kate’s special edition research for #SHCGConf2024 Tickets: https://t.co/5fuDRmpjbz

[Social History Curators Group @SHCG1]

Save the date! Our AGM is online at 1pm on Monday 8th July!
Trustee nominations are now open!
Find out more and download the application form here:
https://t.co/tiMeZc2NTo

[Social History Curators Group @SHCG1]

SHCG's 2024 Conference is in 4 weeks! 3 in person visits and 2 afternoons of online presentations and workshops, all on the theme of Emotion and Museums! Tickets and full programme via Eventbrite.

https://t.co/LVfbo3QOXn

[Vertigo Creative @VertigoCreativ]

Well done to the team @NorthamptonShoe for receiving a Highly Commended @MandHShow on Wednesday night in London for their Punk exhibition. We @VertigoCreativ had a great time at the event and are very proud of our work in creating and building this exhibition with you.

[Martin Lewis @MartinSLewis]

It's International Museums days this saturday, so here's our list & map of 200 UK free museums and galleries in case you fancy a visit... https://t.co/TNM2UcF1Cn

[Museums + Heritage Advisor @MandHAdvisor]

Twenty one winners across the sector were announced last night at the 2024 Museums + Heritage Awards ceremony in London.

See all the winners below ⤵️

https://t.co/JU3rBq8Pcc

[Jill Birrell @birrell_jill]

@TamsinRussell Thanks Tamsin! First time attending, we had a great night 🤩

[Jill Birrell @birrell_jill]

Had a fantastic time at the #MandHAwards last night. Really chuffed to be highly commended for best temporary exhibition of the year. Great recognition for our team’s passion and hard work.

[Louise @louisemcaw_w]

A little later than promised, it's here!

@SHCG1 #EmotionAndMuseums

2 afternoons of online sessions!

3 in person visits!

Bursary places available! Organisational tickets for online!

I can't wait to share it all with you!

https://t.co/k6dHSljPgm

[National Portrait Gallery @NPGLondon]

"I do not wish women to have power over men; but over themselves."⁠

Writer and founder of modern British feminism Mary Wollstonecraft was born #onthisday in 1759.

📍 On display in Room 12 on Floor 3

🎨 Mary Wollstonecraft by John Opie, circa 1797 © NPG, London

[Jill Birrell @birrell_jill]

#LaveryOnLocation is such a treat! Photos just can’t do it justice 😍 @UlsterMuseum

[V&A @V_and_A]

‘Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.’

William Morris was born #OnThisDay in 1834. Best known as the 19th century's most celebrated designer, he was a key figure in the Arts & Crafts Movement and championed a principle of handmade production that didn't chime with the Victorian era's focus on industrial progress.

🌸Cray, furnishing fabric, 1884
🍓‘Strawberry Thief’, designed in 1883
🍋‘Fruit’, first issued in 1866
🪴‘Trellis’, designed in 1862

[Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery @BM_AG]

We couldn't let the spring equinox pass by without sharing Pretty Baa Lambs by Ford Madox Brown (1851-9).

It's currently on display in #VictorianRadicals exhibition @BM_AG

[West Northamptonshire Council @WestNorthants]

Great news 🎉 - PUNK: Rage & Revolution exhibition at @northamptonshoe has been shortlisted for the Museum and Heritage Awards 2024, in their category Temporary or Touring Exhibition of the Year – Budget Under £80k.

Read more at https://t.co/YiaTnJkTdS

[Brambly Hedge @bramblyhedge_]

“It was the most beautiful morning. The spring sunshine crept into every cottage along Brambly Hedge and the little windows in the trees were opened wide.”

From Brambly Hedge Spring Story, written and illustrated by Jill Barklem.

#SpringEquinox