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George Marshall Medical Museum @gmmedicalmuseum.bsky.social · 13d

We had a great day with History students from Erdington Academy yesterday. They were our first groups to enjoy our new joint day with The Commandery @museumsworcs.bsky.social 'Leeches to Lister'!

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Art UK @artukdotorg.bsky.social · Aug 7

Great to see this story resurfaced – have a read of 'Laura Knight: enduring expressions of British summertime' by @womensartbluesky.bsky.social 🌊

womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · Aug 6

Laura Knight's Enduring Expressions of British Summertime
artuk.org/discover/sto...

Painting of a white woman in an orange dress standing on rocks by the sea

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Museums Worcestershire @museumsworcs.bsky.social · Jun 6

Can't make it today? Find out about volunteering with
Museums Worcestershire on the website
museumsworcestershire.org.uk - we'd love to hear from
you!

Museums Worcestershire - Visit Three Fantastic Venues

Museums Worcestershire comprises Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum, The Commandery & the County Museum at Hartlebury Castle.

museumsworcestershire.org.uk

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Museums Worcestershire @museumsworcs.bsky.social · Jun 6

We're at Worcester Volunteer Expo at the Guildhall today! 🎉

Come and say hello to our brilliant volunteers and find
out about what you can get involved with - from
welcoming visitors at the museums to looking after the
beautiful gardens at The Commandery.

The expo is on until 2pm on Fri 6 June.

A photo showing a volunteer with a stall in the Guildhall with leaflets, gardening equipment and historical objects.

A photo showing a volunteer speaking with members of the public in the Guildhall.

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The Museum of English Rural Life @themerl.bsky.social · May 20

today is World Bee Day. not to be confused with World Bidet

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Museums Worcestershire @museumsworcs.bsky.social · May 20

Happy #WorldBeeDay! 🐝

Buzz on over to Hartlebury Castle in the May half-term holiday to make your own bee hotel to take home - to help the bees where you live! 💛🖤

Make mini bee hotels from Tuesday 27 to Thursday 29 May, 11am - 4pm. hartleburycastle.com/event/make-m...

A photo showing a bee hotel - a terracotta pot with bamboo and sticks - at Hartlebury Castle.

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Museums Worcestershire @museumsworcs.bsky.social · May 19

See what's on through the day www.museumsworcestershire.org.uk/events/oak-a...

Oak Apple Day 2025 - The Commandery, Worcester

Delve into a day of living history on bank holiday Monday for Oak Apple Day 2025 at The Commandery in Worcester.

www.museumsworcestershire.org.uk

Museums Worcestershire @museumsworcs.bsky.social · May 19

There's just a week to go until we celebrate Oak Apple Day at The Commandery on Bank Holiday Monday 26 May!

But what does the day have to do with pub names? 🍻 Have a read to find out... ➡ researchworcestershire.wordpress.com/2018/05/25/t...

The Royal Oak

This stool from the Worcester City museum collection was made from a root of the Royal Oak in 1832, an English oak tree with a famous tale. The story goes that after Charles II fled from the Battle…

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Museums Worcestershire @museumsworcs.bsky.social · May 16

Congratulations to Sophie and Andrew who got married at The Commandery last weekend! ❤️🎉

A photo showing Sophie and Andrew on their wedding day in The Commandery courtyard.

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Museums Worcestershire @museumsworcs.bsky.social · May 13

Did you catch social history curator David Nash talking about the history of gloving in Worcester on BBC Hereford & Worcester this morning? 🧤

Listen here (2:09) www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Tammy Gooding - 13/05/2025 - BBC Sounds

Wake up with a smile, plus the news, sport, travel and weather you need to start the day.

www.bbc.co.uk

Museums Worcestershire @museumsworcs.bsky.social · May 12

Thanks everyone who came to the launch of new exhibition Your Worcester at Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum on Saturday! ✨

www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/2515379...

New exhibit designed by and for the people of Worcester opens at city museum

A new exhibit at Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum opened to visitors on Saturday (May 10)

www.worcesternews.co.uk

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Museums Worcestershire @museumsworcs.bsky.social · May 8

In Worcester today?

Pop into Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum to see this commemorative display marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day and Operation Varsity.

See objects on temporary display in the Worcestershire Soldier Gallery, put together by the Worcestershire Yeomanry Museum.

Free entry.

A photo showing a display of objects commemorating VE Day, including soldiers' uniform, maps, photos and more.

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Museums Worcestershire @museumsworcs.bsky.social · May 7

Stay tuned for more information, we can’t wait to tell you more about it with @penleehousegallery.bsky.social and OnFife.

Find out more ➡️ www.artfund.org/professional...

Collections to tour in epic UK-wide collaborative project - Art Fund

Art Fund is launching Going Places, a landmark £5.36 million exhibition programme that will see 20 museums and galleries sharing their collections.

www.artfund.org

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Museums Worcestershire @museumsworcs.bsky.social · May 7

We’re taking part in Going Places, an @artfund.bsky.social programme made possible with generous support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and the Julia Rausing Trust.

Working with 2 other museums, we’ll explore stories of women artists to create touring exhibitions during 2025-2030. ✨

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Prof Serena Trowbridge @serena-t.bsky.social · Apr 28

Visiting the Elizabeth & Stanhope Forbes exhibition @museumsworcs.bsky.social and finding unexpected traces of #PreRaphaelitism #exhibition #womenartists serenatrowbridge.substack.com/p/elizabeth-...

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Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · Apr 25

We are thrilled to announce that several of our cherished Elizabeth and Stanhope Forbes paintings are currently on loan to @museumsworcs.bsky.social for their current exhibition, “Elizabeth and Stanhope Forbes: A Marriage of Art.” Running until 29 June 2025, this exhibition is a must-see!

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Museums Worcestershire @museumsworcs.bsky.social · Apr 2

The new banners are up, a new exhibition is on its way 👀

Elizabeth and Stanhope Forbes: A Marriage of Art opens on Saturday 5 April!

📍 Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum.

More info and exhibition tickets ➡️ www.museumsworcestershire.org.uk/events/eliza...

A photo showing the front of Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum with the exhibition banner for Elizabeth and Stanhope Forbes: A Marriage of Art.

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jenniwaugh.bsky.social @jenniwaugh.bsky.social · Mar 27

Have your say about the exciting relocation of The Worcestershire Soldier Gallery to The #Commandery!
Tell the project team what you would like to see…
LINK: form.typeform.com/to/v3M9DWrs
@museumsworcs.bsky.social
Supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund
#museum #militaryheritage #Worcester

Two glass exhibition cases show four dummies wearing tight fitting military jackets made from red fabric with gold braid decoration and one dummy wearing a black jacket with silver braid. There are also some tall hats and helmets decorated with braid, fur or feathers.

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Museums Worcestershire @museumsworcs.bsky.social · Mar 26

The Commandery features in @thehistoryguy.bsky.social's recent History Hit video! ✨

Hear from medical historian Kevin Goodman all about Battlefield Surgery in the Age of Gunpowder: the Gruesome History...

www.youtube.com/watch?v=rf56...

Battlefield Surgery In The Age of Gunpowder: The Gruesome History

YouTube video by History Hit

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Museums Worcestershire @museumsworcs.bsky.social · Mar 25

Enjoy a great family day out at The Commandery or Hartlebury Castle on Mothers’ Day! 🌸

At both museums, mums get free entry with a ticket-paying child on Sunday 30 March.

Plan your visit ➡️ www.museumsworcestershire.org.uk

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Museums Worcestershire @museumsworcs.bsky.social · Mar 21

The Easter holidays are fast approaching! 🐣

Families can have a bunny-rilliant time at The Commandery, Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum, and Worcestershire County Museum at Hartlebury Castle.

See what's on ➡️ www.museumsworcestershire.org.uk/whats-on/eas...

A photo showing two children wearing bunny ear headbands.

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Museums Worcestershire @museumsworcs.bsky.social · Mar 20

There's just over a week left to catch the Worcestershire Conquest Hoard! 🌟

Pop into Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum to see this beautiful treasure while it's here.

Free to visit until Sunday 30 March.

A photo showing staff member Kate Potter-Farrant looking into a display case holding lots of silver coins from the Worcestershire Conquest Hoard.

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Museums Worcestershire @museumsworcs.bsky.social · Mar 19

Big old medieval hall shaped wave from Worcester 👋❤️

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Art UK @artukdotorg.bsky.social · Mar 19

These 21 women artists names were lost, but are now found!

Discover the women artists we've uncovered in UK museums and galleries 👉 buff.ly/pBZh2lI

👩‍🎨 (Frances) Maud Porter (1863–1942) 📷 Hastings Museum and Art Gallery

#WomensHistoryMonth

21 women artists we've uncovered in UK museums and galleries

Here are 21 female artists whose names were lost, but are now found!

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Museums Worcestershire @museumsworcs.bsky.social · Mar 19

A beautiful bit of blue sky for Bluesky 🙌💙

📍 The Commandery, Worcester.

A photo showing the exterior of The Commandery with blue sky.

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