Collection search Registration numbers The most common type of Museum number begins with the year of acquisition. The database standardises these numbers in the form, for example: 1887,0708.2427 (year: comma: block of four numbers - usually representing a month and day: full-stop and final number). The final number can be of any length and may be followed by another full-stop and a sub-number. In some cases the same number is shared by two or more objects across departments. In some of these cases a prefix has been added before a number (e.g. If the number you are entering has come from an old catalogue it could appear in the form 1887-7-8-2427. In the case of some two-dimensional works from Asia and the Middle East a full stop may need to be inserted into the final number. The second most common type of Museum number takes the form of one or two letters followed by two numbers. BM or 'Big' numbers Other numbering systems Sir Percival David Collection of Chinese Ceramics Chinese and Japanese paintings
American Slave Narratives From 1936 to 1938, over 2,300 former slaves from across the American South were interviewed by writers and journalists under the aegis of the Works Progress Administration. These former slaves, most born in the last years of the slave regime or during the Civil War, provided first-hand accounts of their experiences on plantations, in cities, and on small farms. Their narratives remain a peerless resource for understanding the lives of America's four million slaves. This web site provides an opportunity to read a sample of these narratives, and to see some of the photographs taken at the time of the interviews. American Studies Hypertexts at the University of Virginia This page was begun as part of the American Hypertext Workshop at the University of Virginia, Summer 1996. Bruce FortCorcoran Department of HistoryRandall HallUniversity of VirginiaCharlottesville, VA 22903 Last Modified: March 6, 1998 Another AS Hypertext
The Spanish Armada Publication date: 9th December 2010 by Jon Nichol Spanish Armada Beacon This is a highly interactive and stimulating simulation for years 3 and 4, and a very effective way of involving children in a range of issues. We introduced the story of the Armada, outlining the main parties involved and the nature of the conflict. The lesson provides the children with a framework of ideas to map on to the actual events of the Spanish Armada. Prior knowledge assumed: Elizabeth and Philip, the conflict between Catholicism and Protestantism, and the Spanish assembly of an invasion fleet at Lisbon. Literacy: we are using mini-writing frames in the explanation genre, that is, introducing the connective "because" into the writing. Spanish Armada: Teachers Notes Spanish Armada: Teachers Notes Spanish Armada: Resources Spanish Armada: Resources
The only place in the UK where you can ride in a Lancaster Bomber - Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre Vintage Media This section of the website contains archive recordings - audio and video - of politicians, royalty, commanders, battles, songs and speeches from the wartime era. Included are the best known wartime songs, such as It's A Long Way To Tipperary and Pack Up Your Troubles; among video footage is film of Archduke Franz Ferdinand arriving at the town hall in Sarajevo; his assassination shortly after he re-emerged from his reception there on 28 June 1914 plunged much of the world into war the following month. Each recording is titled along with a brief summary together with the year of recording. Audio is in MP3 format; video footage is in Windows Media format; in both cases the file size is indicated in kilobytes. Both audio and video files are grouped by year. Click here to view present day photographs and film footage of the Western Front battlefields. A "Dixie" (from the Hindi degci) was an army cooking pot
Tollund Man By Susan K. Lewis Posted 02.07.06 NOVA He has become the face of Iron Age Europe. But in 1950, when men cutting peat near the village of Tollund, Denmark, stumbled upon him, they thought he was a modern murder victim. The police, aware of similar ancient bodies, contacted the Silkeborg Museum, and various specialists—archeologists, forensic scientists, radiologists, paleobotanists, even dentists—later studied his body. Here, learn about their findings and get an intimate view of the 2,400-year-old man. Launch Interactive This 2,400-year-old corpse is the world’s most famous bog body. Hear Nobel laureate Seamus Heaney recite his poem "The Tollund Man." Special Thanks Seamus Heaney Vincent van Vilsteren, Drents Museum Photos (Tollund Man head, Tollund Man full) © Silkeborg Museum, Denmark (Seamus Heaney) © Norman McBeath/Courtesy Faber & Faber
Staffordshire Hoard | The largest hoard of Anglo-Saxon gold ever found Lesson: Class Mural About This section offers Teachers, Parents, Students, and Keith Haring fans alike, resources for enriching, explorative lessons for all ages and fields of study. We have gathered our lessons from education departments at Museums that have hosted Keith Haring exhibitions or have received funding from us for special projects, from some of our staff members and close affiliates of the Keith Haring Foundation, and finally, from visitors just like you, submitting their projects to us (see our link on the right to submit a project). Easy Guide for Research You may search by “Curriculum” (school subjects), “Subject” (art genres), “Age/Grade”, “Materials”, “Title”, “Contributors”, or “Locations” in the toolbar above, or by using the “Search” option to the right. Although we have provided age and grade recommendations for each of our lessons, please use your own discretion as to what seems age-appropriate for your specific audience.
Primary History - Vikings Sutton Hoo Fun for all the family, all year round A family using a tracker pack available from visitor reception There is something for all ages at Sutton Hoo, explore the estate with a seasonal trail, take a tour around the burial mounds with one of our family friendly guides, make your own Sutton Hoo helmet or shield with 'Get Crafty' and dress up as an Anglo-Saxon in our award winning exhibition hall. To find out more about what's on offer for families and facilities available, follow the link below. For families... The Literature Page - Read classic books by famous authors online Virtual Heritage - Hadrian's Wall. Brunton Turret Virtual Heritage presents "Hadrian's Wall. Brunton Turret", second Virtual 3D Tour over the most interesting places along the Hadrian's Wall. Brunton Turret (also known as Turret 26B) is one of the best preserved turrets on the line of Hadrian's Wall. It is located east from Roman Cilurnum fort in Chesters, and west from the Onnum fort in Haltonchesters. It was built by soldiers from the ninth cohort of the Twentieth Victorious Valerian Legion (legio XX Valeria Victrix) in 123 AD. "Brunton Turret" app is powered by Unreal Engine technology and is an awesome new way to experience Hadrian's Wall, one of the wonders of the ancient world. Hadrian's Wall is the most important monument built by Roman army in Britain and was the most heavily fortified border in the Roman Empire. Every roman mile the legions built a small fortlet called a "milecastle". "Hadrian's Wall. * Powered by Unreal Engine * Fully narrated Virtual 3D Tour of one of the turrets built by legio XX Valeria Victrix Limes