Hello,
I have three questions - I hope you can help with some of them!
1) Can anyone help me find sources and resources about life in 17th-century Scotland? I'm trying to build a handling box of objects that would relate to school life and childhood in particular, but am also interested in clothing, food and any related paintings of the period, as well as general information about how life was lived. I've been finding lots about the Tudor period and some about the Stuarts, but it's hard to find things about everyday life for ordinary Scottish folk after the mid-1640s until things start to focus on the Jacobites (and then it's *all* Jacobites!).
2) Can anyone recommend good replica-suppliers for handling objects for the kind of thing that would go in this box? (This may include replicas of items that are going in our new museum exhibition, which is more broadly local social history.)
3) I'm also thinking about developing loanable activity rucksacks for children. Has anyone done anything like this before, and if so, do you have any tips or recommendations?
To give some background: I'm with East Lothian Council's Museum Service, and the above are for the new John Gray Centre (a museum, archive, local history centre and library), which is due to open this spring. The Centre isn't about John Gray (a philanthropist and minister who was deposed when he refused to swear loyalty to William and Mary), but he lived through an interesting time in history, and people are asking lots of questions about him, so we are using him as an anchor for some of our themes.
Thanks very much for any help!
Helen
Helen Bleck
John Gray Centre Heritage Resources Development Officer
East Lothian Council Museums Service
Library and Museums HQ
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2. Writing Ink
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Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2012 14:00:57 +0000
From: Josephine Willis <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Fw: RE: Temporary Position on offer at Kew Bridge Steam Museum
Please note that further to this, announcement I am happy to talk to anyone who wishes to find out more prior to applying. My office days for this month are Feb 9th (afternoon is best), 13th - 15th (all day), 22nd-24th (all day), 29th (after 2.30pm) and March 1st (after 3pm)-2nd (all day), 7th - 11th.
Regards
Jo Willis
Education Officer, Kew Bridge Steam Museum
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Subject: Temporary Position on offer at Kew Bridge Steam Museum
Dear Colleagues,
I have been asked to put this out to my colleagues in the museum education field. We think this would suit people looking to build on their experience or a freelancer looking for a few months steady work in the immediate future.
Kew Bridge Steam Museum has the following post on offer, please send expressions of interest via CV and covering letter to Mr Stuart Clark, Operations Manager, [log in to unmask] or via post to Kew Bridge Steam Museum, Green Dragon Lane, Brentford, Middlesex, TW8 0EN.
Part-time Education Officer, 22 .5 hours per week.
Based on the annual salary of £11,255.90 per annum ( temporary contract for initial 4 months with potential for some extension by agreement).
Please find attached a job description for the post, along with information on the museum itself.
This post is being offered on a temporary basis within the scope of a current HLF bid, which if successful will enable Kew Bridge Steam Museum to invest heavily in its' learning and interpretation provision over a period of 3 years. The museum has won its' Phase 1 funding and is currently awaiting the results of its' Phase 2 bid. This temporary post would enable the museum to maintain the current educational offer, mainly delivering and marketing the formal education service and develop current informal learning projects as agreed. It will suit someone with some experience so that the post holder is able to take on an active service immediately.
Yours Sincerely,
Jo Willis
Education Officer
Kew Bridge Steam Museum
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(please note that I will be leaving employment with Kew Bridge Steam Museum on 12th March)
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Our next special event is Saving a Century - January 3rd - February 19th 2012.
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Kew Bridge Steam Museum is an Anchor Point in the European Route of Industrial Heritage.
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and an Accredired Museum in Great Britain.
Kew Bridge Steam Museum | Green Dragon Lane | Brentford | Middlesex | TW8 0EN | United Kingdom
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and an Accredired Museum in Great Britain.
Kew Bridge Steam Museum | Green Dragon Lane | Brentford | Middlesex | TW8 0EN | United Kingdom
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Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2012 15:10:16 +0000
From: Amanda Phillipson <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Writing Ink
Good afternoon,
I am trying to find a supplier of washable (that bit is crucial!) writing ink in bottles that are bigger than your standard Quink Ink, but so far have had no luck. I just know that someone out there can help me........
Amanda Phillipson
Formal Learning Manager
Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council
Bramall Hall
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M: 07875 990308
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Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2012 15:35:14 +0000
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Subject: GEM web ad: Head of Adult Programmes - British Museum
From GEM Office
The following job ad has just been placed on the GEM website:
Job Title Head of Adult Programmes
Organisation British Museum
Location London
Salary £32,239 per annum
Type Full-time, permanent
Closing date 12.00 on Tuesday 21 February 2012
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Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2012 16:35:29 -0000
From: Lucy Auger <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Calling all board members and trustees...
Being an Effective Trustee or Board Member
On 28 February Effective Governance: Strategic Teamwork for Trustee Boards
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Trustees and Board Members to think and work effectively with the
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Who is it for?
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and support their board and/or committees.
What will I learn?
Participants in the session will explore:
* How to identify and maintain a board/committee’s strategic focus
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* Your own leadership style and how it works with others
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In joining the course Board and senior management team members will gain
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case studies. It will mean your governance structure allows your
organisation to face the age of austerity with purpose and a clear strategic
direction.
What do I do next?
All Creating Capacity courses include a full day’s training, all course
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trainer. There are a limited number of Renaissance London funded(
<http://bit.ly/wtq350> http://bit.ly/wtq350) places left for this course -
so act quickly! But there are still a number of standard rate places
available at £155 plus VAT. Don’t forget you can book and pay for your
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rather, just email me or give me a call.
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Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2012 16:48:00 -0000
From: Josephine Willis <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: FAO: - LONDON AND SOUTH WEST LONDON MEMBERS - An Invitation from Kew Bridge Steam Museum for Wednesday 15th February- 6.00pm.
Dear Fellow GEM members,
This is your personal Invitation from Kew Bridge Steam Museum to attend our special Open Evening on:
Wednesday 15th February 2012 from 6.00pm onwards.
We will be displaying our exciting proposal plans for our £2.2 Million redevelopment of the Museum, working in partnershipwith Thames Water and the Heritage Lottery Fund.
(This a 2nd re-run of the event we organised a few months ago which some of you may have attended in the Steam Hall).
Please come and visit and tell us what you think!
Main Presentation starts at 7.00pm. Working steam engines and refreshments also included.
Please view and print the attached invitation for full details.
With kind regards from,
the 'Project Aquarius' Team, Trustees,Staff & Volunteers at Kew Bridge Steam Museum.
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Our next special event is Saving a Century - January 3rd - February 19th 2012.
Please see our website for more details.
Kew Bridge Steam Museum is an Anchor Point in the European Route of Industrial Heritage.
Kew Bridge Engines Trust & Water Supply Museum Ltd. is a registered educational charity no.269285
and an Accredired Museum in Great Britain.
Kew Bridge Steam Museum | Green Dragon Lane | Brentford | Middlesex | TW8 0EN | United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)20 8568 4757 | Fax: +44 (0)20 8569 9978
Website: http://www.kbsm.org | Email: [log in to unmask]
Facebook: facebook.com/kewbridgesteammuseum | Twitter: @kewbridgesteam
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Please see our website for more details.
Kew Bridge Steam Museum is an Anchor Point in the European Route of Industrial Heritage.
Kew Bridge Engines Trust & Water Supply Museum Ltd. is a registered educational charity no.269285
and an Accredired Museum in Great Britain.
Kew Bridge Steam Museum | Green Dragon Lane | Brentford | Middlesex | TW8 0EN | United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)20 8568 4757 | Fax: +44 (0)20 8569 9978
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