2020 was a tough year for museums and galleries all around the world – but they are soldiering on, including planning for some amazing new exhibitions in 2021. As we have all learnt by now, Covid-19 restrictions can change at a moments notice so I highly recommend double checking dates on exhibitions in 2021 before…
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Guest Post – 5 Fave Museum Podcasts
You will know from previous posts I LOVE my history podcasts, so when the lovely Sinéad from Museum Maverick offered to write me a blog post all about her fave museum podcasts, I simply jumped at the chance to discover something new to listen to! There has been a huge increase in podcasts over the…
The Most Instagrammable Museum in London – The Wallace Collection
In the world of history blogging, I am always on the look out for the next historical photo opportunity. And I was lucky enough to recently discover the most Instagrammable museum in London. The Wallace Collection is quickly becoming the museum du jour – and its largely down to its aesthetic. Think silk wallpaper, velvet…
24 Hours in ‘The City of Dreaming Spires’ – Oxford Day Trip
There is something utterly magical about Oxford. It’s simply jam-packed full of history. In fact, if you’re a history buff looking for a pretty city to explore, you could do no worse than an Oxford day trip. The city is probably most famous for being the home of the University of Oxford, the oldest university…
Pristine Presteigne
Picture the scene – pink roses rambling around the cottage door, local residents on the way to church, timber framed shops lining once-medieval streets. Sounds like the picture postcard perfect English town scene doesn’t it? Only this town is in Wales. Welcome to Presteigne. Presteigne is in modern-day Powys, but literally straddles the England – Wales…