Bexhill Museum
@bexhillmuseum.bsky.social
We are an independent museum in Bexhill, East Sussex. Our collections include natural history, clothing and transport. Our opening hours are Tuesday to Sunday from 11-4.
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Here's an interesting variation on D.I.Y. From a map of Europe at the start of the War, 1914, an invitation from the Financial Times to fill in boundaries based on predicted peace terms. Offered at a time when 'it will be all over by Christmas' I wonder if anyone got even close? @bodleian.ox.ac.uk
November 28, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Here's an interesting variation on D.I.Y. From a map of Europe at the start of the War, 1914, an invitation from the Financial Times to fill in boundaries based on predicted peace terms. Offered at a time when 'it will be all over by Christmas' I wonder if anyone got even close? @bodleian.ox.ac.uk
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Women's hidden extra work, positive tipping points and new thinking on autism – there's much to chew on in this year's best reads, says Liz Else
The 13 best popular science books of 2025
Women's hidden extra work, positive tipping points and new thinking on autism – there's much to chew on in this year's best reads, says Liz Else
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November 28, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Women's hidden extra work, positive tipping points and new thinking on autism – there's much to chew on in this year's best reads, says Liz Else
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Looking forward to Helen Wilson speaking on Reconstructing Black Participation in British Politics, 1750-1850, to a joint session of @long18thsem.bsky.social and the Parliaments, Politics and People seminar @ihrlibrary.bsky.social All welcome, but please register at www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
Black and Political: Reconstructing Black Participation in British Politics, 1750-1850
www.history.ac.uk
November 28, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Looking forward to Helen Wilson speaking on Reconstructing Black Participation in British Politics, 1750-1850, to a joint session of @long18thsem.bsky.social and the Parliaments, Politics and People seminar @ihrlibrary.bsky.social All welcome, but please register at www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
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A really exciting project from @exmoornp.bsky.social.
We've worked with the National Park in the past and made extensive use of their excellent Historic Environment Record for work on #Somerset more recently - we can't wait to see the results! 🗃️
We've worked with the National Park in the past and made extensive use of their excellent Historic Environment Record for work on #Somerset more recently - we can't wait to see the results! 🗃️
Living Landscapes 'LIDAR' Project Launches on Exmoor - a groundbreaking heritage initiative using cutting-edge lidar (light detection and ranging) technology allow us all to explore the past and help preserve what remains....
November 28, 2025 at 10:19 AM
A really exciting project from @exmoornp.bsky.social.
We've worked with the National Park in the past and made extensive use of their excellent Historic Environment Record for work on #Somerset more recently - we can't wait to see the results! 🗃️
We've worked with the National Park in the past and made extensive use of their excellent Historic Environment Record for work on #Somerset more recently - we can't wait to see the results! 🗃️
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#FindsFriday Pots, tools and weapons from the Aketala sites in the western Tarim Basin. Similarities with examples from Central Asia's Andronovo culture indicate they had reached the region by 1800 BC, bringing agropastoralism and bronze manufacturing.
🆓 doi.org/10.15184/aqy...
🏺 #Archaeology
🆓 doi.org/10.15184/aqy...
🏺 #Archaeology
November 28, 2025 at 10:22 AM
#FindsFriday Pots, tools and weapons from the Aketala sites in the western Tarim Basin. Similarities with examples from Central Asia's Andronovo culture indicate they had reached the region by 1800 BC, bringing agropastoralism and bronze manufacturing.
🆓 doi.org/10.15184/aqy...
🏺 #Archaeology
🆓 doi.org/10.15184/aqy...
🏺 #Archaeology
Wartime postcard showing a hospital suit. This was what injured men wore during their recuperation, when they were well enough to get out of bed. These postcards were sold in aid of the Red Cross.
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November 28, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Wartime postcard showing a hospital suit. This was what injured men wore during their recuperation, when they were well enough to get out of bed. These postcards were sold in aid of the Red Cross.
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A great input on #HeritageCrime this afternoon hosted by Bexhill Heritage. Lots discussed, one poignant and thought provoking phrase was:
"Heritage restoration projects can create respect"
Working together can and does look out for, and after our shared heritage.
"Heritage restoration projects can create respect"
Working together can and does look out for, and after our shared heritage.
November 27, 2025 at 6:29 PM
A great input on #HeritageCrime this afternoon hosted by Bexhill Heritage. Lots discussed, one poignant and thought provoking phrase was:
"Heritage restoration projects can create respect"
Working together can and does look out for, and after our shared heritage.
"Heritage restoration projects can create respect"
Working together can and does look out for, and after our shared heritage.
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Eothen #Atlantic #Ocean 27.11.1872. "We have been a week at sea, and a weary week it has been, and I don't think I have ever felt so worn out with a sea voyage before. It has been so rough that it has been quite impossible to do anything or to feel comfortable." #Brassey #Travel #History #1870s
November 27, 2025 at 4:40 PM
"Plan Showing Route Of Proposed New Railway.
From Bragg's Wood, Bexhill To Crowhurst."
Bexhill Chronicle 27.11.1896. #Bexhill #Sussex #Victorian #Railway #Train #Station #History #1890s #ThrowbackThursday
From Bragg's Wood, Bexhill To Crowhurst."
Bexhill Chronicle 27.11.1896. #Bexhill #Sussex #Victorian #Railway #Train #Station #History #1890s #ThrowbackThursday
November 27, 2025 at 4:35 PM
"Plan Showing Route Of Proposed New Railway.
From Bragg's Wood, Bexhill To Crowhurst."
Bexhill Chronicle 27.11.1896. #Bexhill #Sussex #Victorian #Railway #Train #Station #History #1890s #ThrowbackThursday
From Bragg's Wood, Bexhill To Crowhurst."
Bexhill Chronicle 27.11.1896. #Bexhill #Sussex #Victorian #Railway #Train #Station #History #1890s #ThrowbackThursday
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Is it just us or is there a dog-like look to the sea monster in this 1576 map of Corfu?
November 27, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Is it just us or is there a dog-like look to the sea monster in this 1576 map of Corfu?
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#ReliefWednesday
1st C #Roman tombstone set up by 'Demetrius to Heraclia his wife at expense of her own estate', missing her head.
In All Hallows by the Tower.
From foreshore where spolia from 19th C building of Tower Hill station (nr church) was dumped - and not far from future Chinese embassy...
1st C #Roman tombstone set up by 'Demetrius to Heraclia his wife at expense of her own estate', missing her head.
In All Hallows by the Tower.
From foreshore where spolia from 19th C building of Tower Hill station (nr church) was dumped - and not far from future Chinese embassy...
November 26, 2025 at 10:08 AM
#ReliefWednesday
1st C #Roman tombstone set up by 'Demetrius to Heraclia his wife at expense of her own estate', missing her head.
In All Hallows by the Tower.
From foreshore where spolia from 19th C building of Tower Hill station (nr church) was dumped - and not far from future Chinese embassy...
1st C #Roman tombstone set up by 'Demetrius to Heraclia his wife at expense of her own estate', missing her head.
In All Hallows by the Tower.
From foreshore where spolia from 19th C building of Tower Hill station (nr church) was dumped - and not far from future Chinese embassy...
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Calanais Standing Stones to introduce admission fee museumsandheritage.com/advisor/post...
November 26, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Calanais Standing Stones to introduce admission fee museumsandheritage.com/advisor/post...
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On the surprising wolf ancestry of dogs www.skeptophilia.com/2025/11/pack...
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November 26, 2025 at 11:32 AM
On the surprising wolf ancestry of dogs www.skeptophilia.com/2025/11/pack...
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"Pevensey Historical Pageant. Episode III. The Coming of Christianity to Sussex. A.D. 686." July 1908. Bexhill Observer 20.6.1908. #WyrdWednesday
November 26, 2025 at 2:33 PM
"Pevensey Historical Pageant. Episode III. The Coming of Christianity to Sussex. A.D. 686." July 1908. Bexhill Observer 20.6.1908. #WyrdWednesday
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#RodentOfTheDay Short-Tailed Chinchilla (Chinchilla chinchilla)
"Females are said to dominate males...These animals live in colonies ranging from small, with a few individuals, to large, with a hundred or more."
animaldiversity.org/accounts/Chi...
"Females are said to dominate males...These animals live in colonies ranging from small, with a few individuals, to large, with a hundred or more."
animaldiversity.org/accounts/Chi...
November 26, 2025 at 2:54 PM
#RodentOfTheDay Short-Tailed Chinchilla (Chinchilla chinchilla)
"Females are said to dominate males...These animals live in colonies ranging from small, with a few individuals, to large, with a hundred or more."
animaldiversity.org/accounts/Chi...
"Females are said to dominate males...These animals live in colonies ranging from small, with a few individuals, to large, with a hundred or more."
animaldiversity.org/accounts/Chi...
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Thetford Castle just visible through Sunday morning's torrential rain.
#HillfortsWednesday
#HillfortsWednesday
November 26, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Thetford Castle just visible through Sunday morning's torrential rain.
#HillfortsWednesday
#HillfortsWednesday
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Windy, breezy and changeable weather ahead: We’ve compiled some simple steps and partner advice that you can follow to ensure that you stay safe during strong winds 👉 bit.ly/3VZqfqU
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5 tips for staying safe in strong wind
When there is a wind warning in place, here are 5 tips for staying safe in strong winds.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Windy, breezy and changeable weather ahead: We’ve compiled some simple steps and partner advice that you can follow to ensure that you stay safe during strong winds 👉 bit.ly/3VZqfqU
#WeatherReady
#WeatherReady
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Ancient Gujarati artisans were incredibly accomplished. Enjoying this new article by Pallavi Mohanan on the Carnelian trade between India, Eurasia, & the Mediterranean. Fun fact that Romans believed Carnelian helped blood 🩸 related diseases when used with magic or rings.
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November 26, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Ancient Gujarati artisans were incredibly accomplished. Enjoying this new article by Pallavi Mohanan on the Carnelian trade between India, Eurasia, & the Mediterranean. Fun fact that Romans believed Carnelian helped blood 🩸 related diseases when used with magic or rings.
zenodo.org/records/1750...
zenodo.org/records/1750...
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Ancient rock art was meant to be heard as well as seen and now acoustic archaeologists are bringing the sounds of prehistoric rituals to life
We can finally hear the long-hidden music of the Stone Age
Ancient rock art was meant to be heard as well as seen and now acoustic archaeologists are bringing the sounds of prehistoric rituals to life
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November 26, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Ancient rock art was meant to be heard as well as seen and now acoustic archaeologists are bringing the sounds of prehistoric rituals to life
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"Pevensey Historical Pageant. Episode 1. A Tale of the Coming of the Romans. Circa B.C. 54." The Druids Sacrifice. July 1908.
#WyrdWednesday #Pevensey #Druids #1900s
#WyrdWednesday #Pevensey #Druids #1900s
November 26, 2025 at 11:28 AM
"Pevensey Historical Pageant. Episode 1. A Tale of the Coming of the Romans. Circa B.C. 54." The Druids Sacrifice. July 1908.
#WyrdWednesday #Pevensey #Druids #1900s
#WyrdWednesday #Pevensey #Druids #1900s
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Leeds in the '60s & a City Transport bus, 850 a 1957 AEC, is busy on route 62 as it prepares to pull away from traffic signals. The bus would have been in two-tone green livery with a Leeds oddity - the plain aluminium bonnet cover as why paint something that's going to get scratched? (BBC Archive)
November 26, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Leeds in the '60s & a City Transport bus, 850 a 1957 AEC, is busy on route 62 as it prepares to pull away from traffic signals. The bus would have been in two-tone green livery with a Leeds oddity - the plain aluminium bonnet cover as why paint something that's going to get scratched? (BBC Archive)
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The hefty Neanderthal nose wasn’t adapted to cold climates in the way many people thought it was, the first analysis of a well-preserved nasal cavity in the human fossil record has revealed.
Neanderthals' hefty noses weren’t well adapted to cold climates
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November 26, 2025 at 11:45 AM
The hefty Neanderthal nose wasn’t adapted to cold climates in the way many people thought it was, the first analysis of a well-preserved nasal cavity in the human fossil record has revealed.
We have this world record breaking car in our collection. It was built by the pupils of St Richard’s College and achieved the world record at Greenham Common on 25th September 1993.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:52 AM
We have this world record breaking car in our collection. It was built by the pupils of St Richard’s College and achieved the world record at Greenham Common on 25th September 1993.
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