Revolutionary Objects
Delve into our collection of artworks, objects and archive materials about events, people and ideas that shaped our modern world
Revolutionary Themes
Explore the Age of Revolution by theme - from war and the international order through social, cultural, political, economic and technological revolutions
About us - our project, team and partners
Find out about the people and organisations behind this web resource and our wider work.
Revolutionary Collection: The chloroform inhaler
In 1847, Dr James Simpson discovered the anaesthetic properties of chloroform.
Stephenson's Rocket heads back to Manchester
Stephenson’s Rocket returns to Manchester for the first time in over 180 years in September 2018.
Another version of Napoleon's hat is auctioned
Another of Napoleon's many hats is sold at auction - again.
Events
Expedition; Saltram
Grab your travel journal and follow in the footsteps of Saltram’s great explorer and plant hunters.
06/08/2018 to 25/08/2018
Royal College of Physicians: Museum Lates
Celebrate the Royal College of Physicians’ 500th anniversary, explore the museum’s remarkable collections of artworks, artefacts, anatomical specimens and medical instruments.
01/03/201812/04/2018
03/05/2018
07/06/2018
05/07/2018
06/09/2018
04/10/2018
01/11/2018
06/12/2018
Guided Boat Trip: Brunel’s London
Everyday 10.40am Meet at Embankment tube station (not pier) for guided boat and train ride to Brunel sites along the Thames.
01/08/2018 to 31/12/2018
All that Glitters is not Gold: Staffordshire Lustreware
Explore over 200 years of lustreware production in The Potteries; from early 19th century Wedgwood to 21st century Emma Bridgwater.
25/07/2018 to 04/11/2018