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Happy day!

We are all about preserving the heritage of print and typography in Fleet Street and beyond! Here are some highlights of our collections.

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Our art collections are true

Explore the work of Norwich painters in our online exhibition, 'Turner and Artists of the Norwich School', curated by our Senior Curator of Norwich Museums, Dr Francesca Vanke.

🎨 https://t.co/cse2FbA6bo

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2022 marks the 350th anniversary of the creation by the Scottish Parliament of one of our national treasures - the Public Register of All Arms and Bearings in Scotland.

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Over the years Penlee House has gratefully received support to extend and make accessible its collections from
To celebrate we have chosen a selection of paintings that were purchased with the assistance of

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We have too many to count, but, for today, as so often, we'll go with the artwork of Peter Orlando Hutchinson of Sidmouth (1810-1897). There's masses more where these came from.

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2021-01-11

These beautiful glazed earthenware tiles were designed by William De Morgan, a founding member of the Arts and Crafts Movement. His designs were often inspired by nature, featuring birds and animals.

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As the natural world is the theme of we are highlighting a few art works depicting some rare species. ZSL is taking action to conserve these (and other) animals - pangolin, Chinese giant salamander, greater one-horned rhino.

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Elizabeth Blackwell’s A Curious Herbal' is our day 2020 choice. Produced between1737 to 1739 the book has an unusual story attached - Elizabeth only produced these beautiful plant illustrations to raise money to release her shady husband from debtor’s prison!

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The RHS Lindley Library holds an important collection of 16th and 17th century herbals, including a copy of Pietro Andrea Gregorio Mattioli’s Kreutterbuch (1586) which features hand-coloured illustrations.

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This spectacular Red Roman Nectarine was painted by the artist William Hooker. The RHS Lindley Library holds a number of original 19th century botanical illustrations, which were commissioned by the RHS to support early plant identification.

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Stunning. Always. But if you want it older, then.... Near Lewes Middle Bronze Age Hoard. *gives mic back*

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2019-01-11

So, I am trying to decide what to blog about for Any ideas that might link to collections? What would you like to hear about?

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'The Bell Rock Lighthouse' by JMW Turner was commissioned by Stevenson for his 'Account of the Bell Rock Lighthouse'. The painting was completed in 1819. It illustrates how lighthouses became an important part of the Scottish culture https://t.co/vlgHQthZ2O

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It’s day and soon we will put some of our own treasures on display in the new Investigation Zone as part of the This model of the space was created by to help plan these displays using 3D models of our Roman stones

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DID YOU KNOW?
Our 1754 Grade II* Listed John Carr Building, is understood to be the oldest sporting grandstand still being used anywhere in the world.

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We're so lucky to have a gallery full of if you had to choose a favourite, what would it be?

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2018-01-11

Today is Day so here are some of ours! To celebrate the day we are offering 20% off the book all of these images appear in, 'Botanical Treasures', quote at checkout until the end of January https://t.co/RazUWZyhaY

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2018-01-11

Slightly biased but we love the views from the museum! With help from we're restoring the parks and gardens to their Georgian glory!

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It's difficult to pick just one of are key supporters in promoting her work

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