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With #ValentinesDay almost upon us, this clip from our archive caught our eye: a charming throwback to when we were the city's hottest dating spot. It seems only fitting that you can even tie the knot here these days!
Do you have fond memories of canoodling at the Castle? 💕
Our art collections are true #HeritageTreasures!
Explore the work of Norwich painters in our online @artukdotorg exhibition, 'Turner and Artists of the Norwich School', curated by our Senior Curator of Norwich Museums, Dr Francesca Vanke.
🎨 https://t.co/cse2FbA6bo
If you’re in need of some inspiration for what to wear on those winter walks, we have just the thing, courtesy of ‘La Belle Assemblee No. 38’ magazine, 1808. 👠
Print, fashion plate, ‘Walking Fashions to be worn in December 1808’
Step out in style with these September fashions, perfect for the woman about town. Don’t forget your bonnet – it'll keep your ears warm and protect you from those pesky falling leaves and spiders! 🕷️
These charming ‘Fashions for September’ date from 1836.
#FashionFriday
Here are some more beautiful creators artwork in celebrating of todays #MuseumWeek theme!🎨 @MuseumWeek
In order: Owen Mathers (@owenmathers), Clare Butler (@ursadesign.co.uk, Caitlín (@soodlestreet_illustration)
#myCreations #myArtWork #myArt #myPaintings #CreatorsMW
In July 1821 Horatio, 10th Baron Robert Walpole of Wolterton attended the coronation of King George IV in this flashy little number. He wasn't trying to outshine the King: the Tudor-inspired outfits were apparently chosen by George himself!
#PlatinumJubilee #KeepingItRegal
Aged nine, the Claridge Gallery hosted her first solo ‘retrospective’. The reception was overwhelmingly positive, and Somerville was declared a ‘child genius’ internationally. Every single one of her one hundred paintings in the show sold in a matter of days.
('Summer', undated)
Picture-book maker Rose Feather created a new illustrated story book for pre-schoolers and their families, inspired by Norwich’s medieval trades. "I See a Family" explores what kinds of things families might have made in the past.
#InternationalReadToMeDay was established by the Child Writes Fund to improve adult literacy. Today, share a story with someone. Reading brings calm, expands vocabulary, encourages creativity, and aids communication.
David Poole, ‘Portrait of Alec Cotman in an Armchair’, 1976.
Now that we’ve hit springtime 🌱, I'm sure we are all looking forward to seeing the flowers bloom. With this in mind, we wanted to highlight this lovely drawing of a deep velvety red flower, called ‘Merry’s Pompadour Auricula’ by James Sillett, undated 🌷 #springtime