Conservation of Turner’s ‘Lowther Castle – Evening’: Week 2
The removal of the thick varnish layer continues to make a huge difference to the look of the painting, revealing
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14 Nov 2013
Nostalgia and Memories of Laura Ashley Fashion
I was a girl in my early twenties in London when the first Laura Ashley shop in London opened. From
Conservation of Turner’s ‘Lowther Castle – Evening’
The Conservation of The J.M.W. Turner Oil Painting Lowther Castle: Westmoreland, the Seat of the Earl of Lonsdale: North-West View
How To Hide A Lion
As Keeper of Fine Art I love working at The Bowes Museum but as a mummy I love nothing more
If you go down to the Bowes today, you’re sure of a big surprise…
Summer holidays are calling! And with the opening of new permanent exhibition Dolls, Bears & Robots, look no further than
Fashionably Late: The Bowes Museum’s First Late Night Opening
Thursday 27th June may have been an ordinary day in the life of The Bowes Museum, but it was undoubtedly
Walk Along the River Greta to Brignall Old Church
On 3 April the snowed had melted enough for me to join Michael Rudd on his guided walk along the
Who Built The Bowes Museum?
It seems a silly question, but it recurs every few months when we receive an enquiry from someone asking about the
Material Remains by Diana Winkfield, the end of the story….
Just over one year on and my exhibition, ‘Material Remains’ in the Fashion and Textile Gallery at The Bowes Museum
The Year in Highlights…2012
Wow! What a year for the Museum. As well as the permanent collections which were admired by thousands of visitors,
Cataloguing The Museum’s Archive Material
The Bowes Museum Archive holds thousands of documents relating to John and Joséphine Bowes. These tell us about life in
Paintings Conservation: Fruit and Vegetables with Figures in the Background
I am a painting conservation student currently studying at Northumbria University. This summer I was give the wonderful opportunity to
Official Park Opening with David Bellamy – Sunday 2 September 1.00 – 3.30
Written Saturday 8 September, 8.11pm Well, this time last week I was checking the weather forecast every half an hour
Silver Swan Maintenance
Matthew Read programme tutor for Conservation of Clocks at West Dean College has been at The Bowes Museum for 3
Joséphine & the Historical Costumier – Luca Costigliolo
Well it’s been a week since the lovely Luca Costigliolo departed for Budapest to continue making the costumes for tv
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