Archive for June, 2012
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Last night marked the last of HRP’s spring programme of Adult Learning, with a fascinating look at Queen Anne, the last of the Stuart monarchs. Our speaker, Dr Anna Whitelock, explored the question of why Anne is remembered more for her body (her many failed pregnancies, obesity and gout) – than for her great political [...]
Artist, Sarah Casey has been using the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection at Kensington over the last few years to create these beautiful pieces of art for her PHD studies. Sarah Casey is primarily engaged in making drawings which test the limits of visibility and material existence. These delicate and elusive drawings ask: at what point [...]
Book now for your place on one of our creative workshops in our summer school at Kensington Palace. Learn dark room techniques with our early photography workshop, discover the delicate scents of Victorian perfume with our evening lecture from Grossmith’s perfume makers and create your own silk flowers for a corsage inspired by 1890′s fashion. We’ve [...]
10,000 jewels 5.5kg of glitter 2,000 crowns 800 costumes tried on 2,000 history booklets 160 pieces of bunting 400 flags …and about 4,500 people over two days! West End Live is a huge annual event which takes place in Trafalgar Square, celebrating the best of the entertainment and culture in London’s West End, featuring performances by [...]
Had a lovely morning today at Kensington making pin hole cameras with some families, led by photographer Natalie Keymist. Thanks to everyone who took part. I love early photography! Jenny
Following our first Grundtvig Partnership Project meeting in Trondheim, Norway, in November 2011, seven of us visited Lille in France for our second seminar. Four Deaf and three hearing people, including two British Sign Language interpreters, attended the two-day seminar which included presentations on the use of ICT, a museum visit to use a new sign [...]
Today marked the 175th anniversary of Queen Victoria’s accession to the throne. It was on the morning of the 20th of June 1837 that Victoria was woken by her mother, the Duchess of Kent, and told that the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Lord Chamberlain were waiting to see her – they told her that [...]
Don’t be alarmed, for on Monday evening we simply enjoyed a fascinating glimpse into the history of syphilis, from its first recordings in medieval times to its terrifying growth during the current century. Along the way we looked at its prevalence in the royal courts, in particular figures such as renowned libertine the 2nd Earl of [...]
This weekend, theatrical milliner Ani Townsend ran a fantastic fancy fascinator and hat workshop at the Tower of London. Participants started the day with a tour of the Crown Jewels, drawing inspiration from the diamond studied and bejewelled royal crowns. The participants then went on to spend an enjoyable afternoon creating some amazing hats and [...]
Thanks to everyone who came along and took part in our jubilee half-term activities last week at Kensington. It was lovely to see some familiar faces and meet new people too. Children and their families made jubilee flags inspired by some jubilee bunting from Queen Victoria’s diamond jubilee in 1897 and also created paper flowers [...]