Revolutionary collection
Delve into our online gallery of over 100 revolutionary objects, from the first passenger train to the grisly guillotine, carefully selected from museums and galleries across the UK.
Revolutionary themes
Explore the extraordinary people, ideas and events of the Age of Revolution through our four key themes.
In the Classroom
Choose from our range of tried-and-tested historical enquiries, creative challenges, activities and ideas, to bring learning to life across the curriculum, for all ages
The Age of Revolution Timeline
Journey through 70 years of extraordinary, people, ideas, events and fascinating objects with the Age of Revolution timeline.
Order your free Schools' Edition of the Peterloo Graphic Novel
A special free schools' edition of the Peterloo graphic novel is available now for use in the classroom.
Age of Revolution Top Trumps – available FREE to schools
A unique set of Top Trumps featuring 30 radical and revolutionary figures from the Age of Revolution.
Revolutionary Object: Cotton headwrap
This headwrap, belonged to Nancy Burns. It represents a long history of cultural identity associated with women of African origin that is still very much alive today.
Events
Nelson, Navy, Nation: The story of the Royal Navy and the British people, 1688–1815
A major new permanent gallery exploring the story of the Royal Navy.
21/10/2013 to 21/10/2022
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
Power Hall
Discover the machinery that powered mills all over the North West and helped to shape our world.
01/11/2014 to 01/11/2022
London, Sugar & Slavery
In the setting of this historic sugar warehouse, the London, Sugar & Slavery gallery reveals how London’s involvement in slavery has shaped the capital since the 17th century.
01/11/2014 to 01/11/2022