Category Archive: Social History

Fairfax House

I do not really know how to start this post as the visit to Fairfax House is one of the most unusual I have ever experienced! Claiming to be the ‘finest Georgian town… Continue reading

Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garratt

The Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garrett make up one of the most atmospheric museums I have ever visited. The museum is located in part of the roof space at the top… Continue reading

Churchill War Rooms

The Churchill War Rooms are part of the Imperial War Museums group. Built beneath Whitehall is a warren of bunkers where Churchill and his main advisors would shelter during bombing and this is… Continue reading

Wandsworth Museum

Wandsworth Museum is a small museum with modern displays about the borough of Wandsworth in South West London. As  it is my local museum I thought it would be interesting to visit and… Continue reading

Brixham Heritage Museum

Brixham is a busy and important fishing port on the south coast of England and is also a popular destination for people seeking a sea side holiday. Brixham Heritage Museum is based in… Continue reading

Signs, Symbols, Secrets…

Signs, Symbols, Secrets: An illustrated guide to alchemy at the Science Museum sounded intriguing… to me anyway! Truthfully I had forgotten about the many temporary exhibition spaces at the Science Museum which I think… Continue reading

Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising

The Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising is hidden away among the backstreet of Notting Hill. According to the publicity leaflet there are over 12 000 items on display but to me it… Continue reading