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: Anti-slavery sugar bowl
One of the ways British people tried to challenge slavery, was to stop buying sugar.
Dents and Diseases - Napoleon's Health
Mick Crumplin's latest blog is a 'wee synopsis' of Bonaparte's wounds and health.
Unique Napoleonic chapel saved from ruin
An unusual Georgian Chapel which began life as part of a Napoleonic era barracks has been restored in Surrey
Events
Savage Satire: From the pen of James Gillray
James Gillray, savage satirist, cruel cartoonist and biting political commentator, wielded a power with his pen that few could match in Georgian Britain.
15/02/2019 to 07/06/2019
School Books! February Half Term at the Ragged School Museum
From Boarding Manors to Flying Buses, from Mischief Makers to Magic; visit Ragged School Museum this February Half Term to find out why going to school makes for the best stories.
20/02/201921/02/2019
The Rise of Thomas Paine and the Case of The Officers of Excise
Author, Paul Myles, will tell the story of how the relatively unknown Englishman- Thomas Paine- came to be thrust onto the international stage and his literary role in the American Revolution.
06/03/2019
Regency Baking
Children aged 6+ can bake Regency recipes in this popular half term workshop at the Soane.
20/02/2019