A visit from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, 5 September 1991
When I got my job as ‘ceramics officer’ at The Bowes Museum in 1990, I was aware of some connection
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16 Sep 2022
Linda Birch: Masterclasses
Once a month for most of the year a group of practitioners meet to join practical art to art history
Joy and Gladness
Following its transformative conservation, the Passion, Death & Resurrection of Christ altarpiece by the Master of the View of St Gudule
Back to Basics: Upholstery Conservation Workshop
We are delighted to be hosting an Icon Back-to-Basics Workshop on Upholstery Conservation on Thursday 18th and Friday 19th February 2016.
From Regal to the Everyday: Hidden Drawers to Common Grounds
Drawn to that which is unseen and overlooked, my curiosity was piqued by the Blackborne Lace ‘B collection’, a secondary
Look Out! Balancing Conservation and Access
The Conservation Advisory Network (CAN) is a free collections care advice service delivered by The Bowes Museum and Tyne and Wear Archives
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
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,
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
Vivienne Westwood Shoes: An Exhibition 1973-2011 – Launch Party
Friday 10 June was an exciting day here at The Bowes Museum as Vivienne Westwood Shoes: An Exhibition 1973-2011 opened
Beads Glorious Beads
Participants of the Museum’s Ancient Artisans – Beads and Burials workshop had an exciting day on Tuesday 1 March. After
Outside The Box
I had planned to tell you about the Conservation Department’s first foray into the Family Fun Day experience the day
All In A Day’s Work!
I have just had a quick look at the museum website particularly the advertisement about the half term family fun day.
Christmas All Wrapped Up at The Bowes Museum
Been doing some publicity shots today for our week of Christmas activities – starting on 19th December with our renowned
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