Museums
Exhibition highlights stories of women and people of colour on Tyneside during WWII
A new exhibition exploring recently uncovered stories of those who came to Tyneside from the African and Caribbean diaspora as part of the war effort during the Second World War has opened at the Discovery Museum in Newcastle.
Then and now photos show how Liverpool rebuilt after the Blitz
The story of how Liverpool rebuilt itself after the devastating Blitz of 80 years ago has been illustrated in a collection of ‘then and now’ photographs for a new trail around the city.
Behind the scenes: The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery, Rossendale
The Whitaker Museum and Art Gallery, in Rawtenstall, East Lancashire, reopened last year after a significant multi-million pound redevelopment funded via the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Review: Power UP, Science and Industry Museum, Manchester
We’re now at the point where the video games age has accumulated a history that stretches back across generations.
Review: Doctor Who – Worlds of Wonder, Liverpool World Museum
Back when Doctor Who was first heading to TV screens in 1963, there was a behind-the-scenes intention for it to provide improving, semi-educational content about science and history for young viewers.
Exhibition: Defying Expectations, Brontë Parsonage Museum
Charlotte Brontë is an icon to many for her writing. But a new exhibition at the Brontë Parsonage Museum is set to focus on another aspect of Charlotte’s life.
“Museums are experts at recording and caring for people’s memories.” Carol Rogers, Director of House of Memories, National Museums Liverpool
House of Memories is an award-winning dementia awareness programme created by National Museums Liverpool.
Exhibition: People’s History Museum’s 2022 Banner Exhibition, Manchester
The People’s History Museum (PHM) in Manchester is preparing to launch its Banner Exhibition for 2022.
“I knew it was a challenge worth taking on.” Max Dunbar reflects on 10 years as Manchester Jewish Museum’s Chief Executive
Ten years ago, I was offered the job of chief executive at Manchester Jewish Museum.
Wondrous Place: Celebrating the City at the Museum of Liverpool
It’s more than 60 years since Liverpool’s original pop pioneer, Billy Fury, released his sinuous version of the song Wondrous Place, and its title continues to be a gift to Mersey mythologists in search of a name for their next civic-minded project.
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