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 Rajah Quilt
The remarkable quilt made by women transported to Tasmania in 1841.
Our Revolutionary Animation Competition for Schools
Enter our animation competition for schools and colleges exploring the Age of Revolution.
Join the Maker Revolution
A new opportunity for schools responding to the theme of ‘Revolution’.
Events
Command of the Seas: The Navy and the New Forest against Napoleon
Find out how the Navy stopped Napoleon invading Britain during the wars against Revolutionary France.
08/06/2019 to 01/09/2019
Fuelling Democracy: Coffee Houses and Early American Politics
Join us for a talk about how Benjamin Franklin used the stimulating environment of coffee houses to help shape his early political ideals.
24/07/2019
Spotlight Saturday: Medicine and the Army
From leeches to battlefield ambulances, discover how Army medicine has developed from the Civil War to the present day.
27/07/2019
Shall Earth No More Inspire Thee
The Brontë Parsonage Museum is thrilled to present this new audio experience featuring the poems of Emily Brontë set to music by composer and pianist Adrian McNally and recorded by The Unthanks.
18/06/2019 to 31/10/2019