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: Merthyr Rising tipstaff
This was used to arrest Dic Penderyn wrongly convicted and hanged for stabbing a soldier.
Five objects from Ian Hislop's I object
We look at five objects of protest and dissent in the British Museum's new exhibition.
Wellington's Irish family home
Looking at the varied history of Wellington's boyhood home.
Events
HAMPSHIRE – An Evening Through Writers’ Eyes
Celebrate HAMPSHIRE through the eyes of writers who have loved their county.
27/09/2018
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
Soane Lates: Crude Hints
A Real and Speculative After-Hours Tour of Sir John Soane’s Museum.
21/09/2018
James Watt and our World
Explore the legendary attic workshop of engineer James Watt, preserved as it was when he died in 1819.
01/11/2014 to 01/11/2022