An exhibition of work by the Isleworth & District Embroiderers’ Guild, which includes unusual interpretations of the “heavy metal” theme. You may discover a recreation of Tijou’s fine metalwork at Hampton Court Palace, a view of the Flying Scotsman or
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The Voice of Iranian Artists 1 March- 8 May 2011
An exhibition about the work and heritage of Iranian artists in the UK and particularly in West London. “Fascinating to see a side of Iran most British people are totally unaware of” – museum visitor After the 1979
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Ealing Polish Lives, exhibition until 23 January 2011
This exhibition tells the stories of different generations of Polish residents in Ealing, comparing their lives and experiences. The invasion of Poland by Nazi Germany at the beginning of World War 2 led many Poles to flee their native land.
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Stir-Up Sunday 11.30 to 3.30pm 21 November 2010
Join this free family event as the Victorian servants prepare for the Christmas festivities! Sessions take place at the following times,first come first served: 11.30am-12.30pm, 1-2pm and 2.30-3.30pm. Please note: Children must be accompanied by an adult at all
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A Hive of Industry – until September 2011
Quietly over the summer a new exhibition has been installed at the Museum at Gunnersbury. A fantastic array of products made in Hounslow and Ealing the two boroughs the museum serves, has been brought out of the stores and
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A History of the World in a Hundred Objects
With the success of its Radio 4 series, presented by Neil MacGregor of the British Museum, the BBC has encouraged both museums and individuals to submit significant objects for its website – you can see those from Gunnersbury Park Museum
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New Fashion Display at the Museum 2010-11
There is a new display of Victorian dress at Gunnersbury Park Museum which shows the range of clothes which a fashionable Victorian lady might wear in any one day. Nowadays it is fashionable to look casual and to wear the
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Princess Amelia’s Fan free children’s workshops – 4 August 2010
Join us for one of our exciting one-day drama and craft workshops, for age 8-12 years, on Tuesday 3rd or Wednesday 4th August 2010, 10am to 4pm. Meet our very own “Princess Amelia”, daughter of George II, and former Gunnersbury
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Museum activities 2 June 2010
Green Elephants and Mice! A family activity for children of all ages Q: When is a milk carton not a milk carton? A: When it’s a green elephant, of course! Confused? Join one of these creative workshops and all
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Huge damage from repeated lead thefts
Over the period of the last three weeks, Gunnersbury has suffered four thefts of lead from the roof of the servants’ wing in the Large Mansion, three of them in the last four days. A couple of weekends ago lead
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