WebThe object collection, cared for by Bristol Museums, comprises items that capture the working and domestic lives of British colonial workers, and of the people amongst whom … WebApr 1, 2006 · John Letts, who has died aged 76, was a publisher and arts campaigner responsible for founding the British Empire Museum in Bristol and the Trollope Society. Under the aegis of National Heritage ...

Bristol City Council : Museum Collections

WebSeveral are art galleries providing space for the exhibition of art, or are science, transport, railway, medical or religious museums. The majority of the museums are found within walking distance of Bristol Harbour and have links with the history of the port. WebSep 6, 2013 · The exhibition contains more than 100 treasures from the British Museum along with objects from Bristol's own collection: artefacts as varied as a sculpture of a barbarian captive from the emperor ... seattle q13 fox

The British Empire and Commonwealth Museum, Bristol

WebThe British Museum was founded in 1753: its history and collection are shaped by empire and the colonial exploitation of people and resources. This trail highlights objects that … WebAdditional research was carried out at the former British Empire & Commonwealth Museum, John Wesley’s chapel and the John Judkyn Memorial Museum in order to add new items to the site. Development of the website has enabled a continuation of the relationship between Bristol Museum & Art Gallery and the University of the West of … WebFeb 7, 2006 · The British Empire and Commonwealth Museum draws upon a wide range of experiences and diverse opinions about the colonial period. It presents a history seen … seattle purebred german shepherd rescue