Our May half term children tours are now available to book online. Aimed at the under 10's, these tours will discuss the discovery and theories associated with the cave. Full details on our website.
www.roystoncave.co.uk/events
A light blue diagram depicting the sea, with the water's surface at the top, and just below it is an outline of the Mary Rose, with the depth (12m, 40ft or 6.7 fathoms). There is a line showing the seabed, which takes a rapid dive into the vertical...
On the anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, we thought we'd answer a question that's often asked,
"If they raised the Mary Rose, why not raise the Titanic?"
Allow our scaled diagram to explain...
An extremely stocky and muscular ox, painted by George Garrard in 1813.
"they hate our beef because our beef is beautiful and theirs is weak"
our beef:
We are looking at a section of a timber framed building. It's all curves and odd angles with a later downpipe and bracing added. A little like a cherry on top of a beautiful ice cream sundae.
Warning - NSFW content.
Look at this bit of wall porn.
Check out the frame on that. 😘
A taxidermy black rat
A story for #WorldRatDay 🐀📚
I wrote to the Curator to send me a rat.
She sent me...
On today's anniversary of James’s death, @dralexcourtney.bsky.social explores the appeal of Royston for the king and its significance for his life and reign in a special guest article on our website: buff.ly/yxPCW0u
Sutton Hoo helmet may actually come from Denmark, archaeologist suggests
www.bbc.com/news/article...
The outside of Royston Museum, a cream brick 19th building against a blue sky
A variety of objects including a dress and a sign saying ‘Post Office Goods Out’
A view over the balcony into the main gallery space with a number of red enamel signs advertising various products in Royston
Yesterday I spent the day with @roystonmuseum.bsky.social helping them work out what a project funded by @heritagefunduk.bsky.social could look like
#museum #glam 🏛️🎓 #freelance
Look at these babies!!! @roystonmuseum.bsky.social I think this officially makes you the presidents of the tiny book club. 😍
Last chance to apply for our 1:1 Mentoring Programme!
If you work in learning and engagement within the museum & heritage sector and would benefit from 1:1 support to enhance your career, then this programme is for you.
📆 Deadline: 1 March 2025.
📍Online
🔗 Apply: gem.org.uk/careers/one-...
We are looking at a beautiful spring morning with a host of golden daffodils grouped together looking like they’re talking to each other. Behind is a large timber framed building which is also basking in the spring sunshine.
Weekend greetings!
May your Saturday be as golden as the daffodils in our garden. 💛
It's Museum Development South East and Museum Development London Conference day!
We're enjoying listening to all the interesting work and projects happening around the regions and catching up with colleagues from other museums and the MD teams.
Plus, the biscuits are top-notch. 😋
This #InternationalWomensDay, we celebrate the women driving learning & engagement in museums & heritage – including our team ✨
Museums play a vital role in inspiring change & the next generation. We will continue supporting a more equitable sector for all.
#IWD2025 #ForAllWomenAndGirls
We are looking at a black and white photo of a woman standing on the steps of an old building. The woman is wearing a long jacket and skirt with a large hat and a fur stole around her neck.
We are looking at a stained glass window of a woman with golden hair and a red robe.
Happy #InternationalWomensDay!
It won't come as a surprise to you, that the Merchant Adventurers were mostly male, however women did play an active role in the Company. In other words; they kicked ass.
Here below is a shorter than it should be thread of these very cool women:
This evening, Rhian joined Emma's Scout Troop and helped them to make their own printing blocks. In a couple of weeks, the Scouts will be visiting the Museum to have a go at printing their designs on the press.
I'm absolutely thrilled that we've been awarded the HAM Environmental Sustainability Award for our Royston Museum Goes Green project.
We have lots of exciting plans for year 2 of the project coming soon. ☺️
A lot of new information for my learning and engagement brain, but so important to support my team in caring for our collections.
This is really sad to see. I took multiple classes here on school trips as a teacher, as well as my own little ones more recently.
A black and white photograph of a stern looking Victorian gentleman with a white beard and passion for dentistry.
Have you ever heard of Woodbury Storer How? He was a dentist who pioneered a plier which is still used in orthodontics!
Curator Sophie is also one of the only orthodontic curators in the country! She's recently published an article all about How and his piler. Read her work here: buff.ly/3ETsHMe
A wide bottomed wooden bucket, with wooden protrusions at the top where a rope would have acted as a handle
78A0165 - Leather Bucket
79A0949 - Leather Bucket
79A1085 - Leather Bucket
79A1283 - Wooden Bucket
80A0220 - Wooden Bucket (below)
80A1316 - Leather Bucket
80A1891 - Leather Bucket
80A1946 - Leather Bucket
81A1196 - Leather Bucket
81A1248 - Leather Bucket (cont)
The good news: Gen Z made you a welcome to The Museum of English Rural Life TikTok.
The bad news: it's 1 second too long to share on Bluesky.
So, here we go:
www.tiktok.com/@the.merl/vi...
From the Fishbourne Roman Palace 2025 calendar, here's Mr February
Caption reads:
*Hot and steamy in the Caldarium* 😳
Looking for something to do with the kids this half term? We have a Musuem packed full of family fun!
🦕 Discover prehistoric Royston with hands-on activities, crafts and much more (£3)
🦕 Colouring competition @dododinosauruk.bsky.social (Free!)
🔎 #TourmalineTrail from @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social
Today was our first open day of the year, and we're starting as we mean to go on - by being amazing for our visitors 🥰
🏆The Family Friendly Museum Award 2025 is officially open for nominations!
We're looking for museums of all sizes that go the extra mile to welcome, inspire and entertain children and their families.
Tell us your winner here 👉 kidsinmuseums.org.uk/what-we-do/f...
A playful illustrated title reads “How different birds would act on a first date." A disclaimer underneath states: “Not approved by RSPB fact-checkers.” The image features a cute Coal Tit perched sweetly on a blue flower. The background is a romantic shade of pink.
How different birds would act on a first date...a thread.
(From us to you this #ValentinesDay) 💕👇
Welcome! 👋🏻
I'm going to quote that to my kids if they choose to marry!
(We also had green jelly 😋)
I think the only time I've shared them was my wedding because APPARENTLY I wasn't allowed to stand at the buffet and eat them all 🙄
Not something you hear said about me often! 😂