Museum

Museum

Museum of Somerset Celebrates 150 Years of Local Heritage

This year, the Museum of Somerset reaches an impressive milestone—celebrating 150 years since its opening. Nestled within the ancient walls of Taunton Castle, whose origins date back to the 12th century, the museum has become …

By James Robinson · · 3 min read

Bath

Bath Fashion Museum Secures Major Funding for 2030 Reopening

Bath Fashion Museum has received nearly £800,000 in National Lottery Heritage Fund support to help bring its doors back open in the city centre by 2030. The museum, renowned for its vast collection of over 100,000 fashion …

By Tommy Wathen · · 2 min read

Austen

The Scandalous Shoplifting Trial of Jane Austen's Aunt

During the 18th century, Jane Austen’s aunt, Jane Leigh Perrot, was embroiled in a notorious shoplifting scandal that shook the town of Bath. Accused of stealing a card of white lace, Leigh Perrot found herself awaiting trial …

By Charles Bowser · · 2 min read

Austen

The Scandalous Trial of Jane Austen's Aunt for Shoplifting

Jane Austen’s aunt, Jane Leigh Perrot, found herself embroiled in scandal when she was accused of shoplifting a card of white lace. While awaiting trial, she was hosted by the governor of Ilchester Gaol and his large family. …

By James Robinson · · 1 min read

Somerset

Somerset Cafes Shine as Top Museum Cafes in the UK

Three Somerset cafes have received accolades from The Guardian, as they were named among the top museum cafés in the UK. The Courtyard Cafe in Taunton, East Quay Kitchen in Watchet, and the Garden Cafe in Bath were …

By Charles Bowser · · 2 min read

Somerset

Top Museum Cafes in the UK - Somerset's Finest Make the Cut

The Guardian recently unveiled its highly anticipated list of the top 50 museum cafés in the UK, with three Somerset establishments making the prestigious cut. The Courtyard Cafe in Taunton, East Quay Kitchen in Watchet, and …

By James Robinson · · 2 min read

Wedding

Inspiring Wedding Fair at Dorset Museum & Art Gallery

Couples looking for wedding inspiration are being welcomed to the Dorset Museum & Art Gallery for a free wedding fair set beneath its iconic Roman mosaics and stained-glass windows. The event, scheduled for Sunday, April 27 …

By Charles Bowser · · 2 min read