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Introduction to the Museums
A booklet which begins by talking about the history of museums and how they have developed in the UK. There is also a diagram (which no title) which shows, possibly, various subjects or jobs that a museum does. Talks about collecting and how it is…
City of Leicester Museums 1849-1949
A booklet which details the history of Leicester Museum (New Walk). This begins in the early 19th century and continues to 1949.
An Exhibition of Art Treasures of Warwickshire
An exhibition booklet on Art Treasures from Warwickshire. Has a catalogue of items included in the exhibition and a brief introduction on the festival and the purpose of the current exhibition. Introduction written by Mayor Oswald Rae Davidson.…
Opening Ceremony Brochure
A booklet from the opening ceremony of the museum and art gallery opened by Princess Margaret. Has an order of proceedings for the opening ceremony and a history of the museum, its collections and development. Has current details of the museum and…
Museum Service
A book on Derbyshire museum service showing materials used within school lessons. Foreword by George Tomlinson MP (Minister for Education). Talks about the aims of the service and how these services are important where it is difficult to take the…
A Guide to Derby Museums and Art Gallery
A small booklet with introduction, detailing about the museum and art gallery. Has a small history of the museum, talks about its various collections like art history, local history, industrial and natural history. Has pictures of objects throughout…
Jubilee 1907 – 1957
A commemorative booklet on the Jubilee of the National Museum of Wales. Talks about the development of the museum, how it grew its collections, school service and the folk museum.
Schools Services: Children in Museum
A booklet detailing about children within museum. It aims to answer questions like ‘What does a museum mean to children?’, how do children participate in a museum and how do museums impact upon children?
The Museum Schools Service
A small booklet with some information on the history of the schools service and its aims and also the history of the National Museum of Wales. Talks about various publications and the help that it gives to schools. Service confined to secondary…
The Museum Schools Service
A small booklet with some information on the history of the schools service and its aims and also the history of the National Museum of Wales. Talks about various publications and the help that it gives to schools. Service confined to secondary…