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Written by Oliver Pearcey, Museum Trustee Among the research collections taken into the Museum archives is that of Geoff Saul, which I have been cataloguing in more detail following initial work by John Porter. Geoff clearly had a number…
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We’ve got it on good authority that there’s nothing better in life than a pie and a pint. Join us for a delicious selection of our expert chef’s home-baked pies, served as they should be with good old-fashioned gravy and creamed potatoes or triple cooked chips; all washed down with a tasty Brakspear Bitter, Amstel […]
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On 7 September 1533, Queen consort of England Anne Boleyn gave birth to her daughter Elizabeth…
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On holiday in Italy, but thinking of Brunel. The London tube holds no fears for me, but tunnels under the Alps are just a bit too long for complete peace of mind. This was a sensation entirely familiar to people travelling through Brunel’s tunnels: by foot under the Thames, or by Great Western Railway under […]
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It’s a momentous year for one of the world’s most recognisable landmarks. 2019 marks the 125th anniversary of London’s iconic Tower Bridge, having been officially
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I would not want to give the impression that Queen Victoria (1819-1901) was a lazy queen….
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A Letter from our Director, Christopher Woodward I’m writing to ask for your support to finish fund-raising for the Museum we have built. We’re asking everyone who values, visits and supports the Museum to make a donation. The Museum has cost £8.2 million to build, and 96% of this cost has been met by donations. […]
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In this blog post, Curator of Historic Buildings Dr Alden Gregory reveals the moving story behind…
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Last month we celebrated London Craft Week 2019 by launching a brand new event in collaboration with Design-Nation and Future Icons; The Future of Craft took place at Bargehouse and featured displays from 40 makers, live demonstrations, hands-on workshops, a film installation and a free programme of talks. One of the demonstrations mesmerising those that…
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Queen Victoria was proclaimed Empress of India in 1877. India had been under crown control since…
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