Explore a variety of brooch designs from Roman Britain

Explore a variety of brooch designs from Roman Britain

Exploring Brooch Designs from Roman Britain   Brooches were extremely popular in Roman times, worn regardless of gender. Whilst today we might use a variety of fastenings, like zips or press studs, the Romans often used brooches or ‘fibulae’ to fasten...
Make do and mend with home-made children’s toys

Make do and mend with home-made children’s toys

Children’s toys – the ‘make do and mend’ way For centuries, children’s toys were generally home-made, created out of other everyday objects. But many museums also have toys that were home-made as a result of rationing resulting from the...
Did this damaged water bottle save a life during World War One?

Did this damaged water bottle save a life during World War One?

Major Branson’s Water BottleBeck Isle Museum This water bottle is believed to have been damaged in Basra, Iraq, during the owner’s active service in World War One. It is not known what rank Major Branson held during the war – he may have risen to the rank of Major...
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