For World Photo Day, Curator of Photography and Photographic Technology Dr Ruth Quinn takes a look at images by Jabez Hogg, early photographer and ophthalmologist.
We’re home to over three million items of historical and cultural significance. Our world-class collection encompasses iconic objects and remarkable archives in the areas of photography, cinematography, television, sound and new media. Peek behind the scenes and discover some hidden treasures…
This World Photography Day, the Conservation team celebrate by sharing some of their favourite objects from our photographic collection.
Conservator Ellie Durrant delves into the details of the first object she has conserved in our new conservation lab.
This month our Collection Services colleagues reflect on how they got into their museum careers.
Volunteer blogger Raziah shares thoughts about the newest film from Studio Ghibli.
In celebration of this year’s Yorkshire Game Festival, volunteer blogger Rhianne explores a dynamic and often overlooked area of the gaming industry: Esports.
Follow Conservator Vanessa as she prepares four of Julia Margaret Cameron’s photographs to go on display at the National Portrait Gallery.
Since the dawn of photography, our beloved animal companions have been immortalised on film. Curator of Photography and Photographic Technology Ruth Quinn looks at how different photographic processes have been applied to pet portraiture.
As temperatures drop around the country, Communications Officer Abbi turns to Conservator Vanessa to learn about how the cold can actually benefit some objects in our collection.
In anticipation of the shortest day of the year, Communications Officer Abbi chats to Conservator Vanessa about how she protects our incredible collection from one of its greatest adversaries: light.
Volunteer blogger Raziah looks at the videogames that have topped our Christmas lists in recent years.
To celebrate Doctor Who’s 60th anniversary, Conservator Vanessa reveals how we care for objects from the BBC Radiophonic Workshop that were used to record Who’s famous theme music.