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CONTENTS
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The story of the RSPB: A feathered fashion revolution
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Victorian fashion had developed a fascination with feathers. Women’s hats grew increasingly elaborate, decorated with sweeping plumes, wings and, in some cases, whole birds…
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The OR Foundation: A world beyond waste
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For most of human history, people owned less and threw very little away but in the last few hundred years, that has changed…
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Manchester Museum Celebrates: Hope is louder than hate
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At a time of increasing polarisation and division, it's more important than ever that we create spaces where people can come together…
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Story of the season: A sense of Harmony
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Suspended high above the floor in the Living Worlds gallery at Manchester Museum is one of the Museum’s most unforgettable residents…
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Volunteer Stories: A Renewed Sense of Purpose
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After years in the classroom, surrounded by colleagues and students, retirement had brought a quieter and more solitary rhythm. Volunteering at the Museum gently reintroduced Lys Cleary back to that sense of connection…
ISSUE 2 | WINTER 2025
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Stories Museum Records Cannot Tell: Voices from Africa Hub
MUSEUM MAGAZINE | ISSUE 2
In the popular imagination, museums are often seen as centres of the highest knowledge and expertise. Sometimes the reality is different…
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Remembering the Forgotten: The Bengal Famine Memorial at Manchester Museum
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The Museum opened its doors to remember the three million lives lost in the Bengal Famine of 1943, one of the largest civilian losses…
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Rediscovered and Restored: The Journey of Lady Barn House School’s War Memorial
MUSEUM MAGAZINE | ISSUE 2
From a forgotten basement to a school hall, a First World War memorial returns home after careful conservation.
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Exploring Earth Sciences at Manchester Museum
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“I always wanted to be a palaeontologist,” says Nidia Alvarez Armada, the new Curator of Earth Sciences at Manchester…
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Staff Picks: Amy McDowall
MUSEUM MAGAZINE | ISSUE 2
Amy McDowall is the Primary Learning Coordinator at Manchester Museum, working with primary schools and teachers who visit the Museum…
ISSUE 1 | AUTUMN 2025
Welcome to the first edition of Museum Magazine, a quarterly digital publication bringing you fascinating stories inspired by community, culture and our world. To mark the opening of The Cat That Slept for a Thousand Years our lead feature has a feline focus. We hope you enjoy and let us know what stories you'd like to find in future editions.
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The enigma of the Egyptian cat: Myth, mystery and meaning
MUSEUM MAGAZINE | ISSUE 1
The silhouette of a cat, poised and serene, has long been emblematic of ancient Egypt’s myst…
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Manchester Museum: European Museum of the Year 2025
MUSEUM MAGAZINE | ISSUE 1
We are deeply honoured to receive one of the museum world’s most prestigious accolades…
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Khawaab Mahal and Absent Presence: Reclaiming stories and spaces
MUSEUM MAGAZINE | ISSUE 1
“How do museums tell stories? What do we leave out? How was/is power use…
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Acquisition in focus: Dresser’s History of the Birds of Europe
MUSEUM MAGAZINE | ISSUE 1
For those who cherish the Museum’s collections, it’s easy to stand before a rare book or beautifully mounted specimen and simply…
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Meet Maude the Tigon: Manchester’s Most Fabulous Feline
MUSEUM MAGAZINE | ISSUE 1
This summer, take a walk on the wild side with one of Manchester Museum’s most remarkable residents - Maude the Tigon.
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Staff picks with Dr. Alex Alberda, Curator of Indigenous Perspectives
MUSEUM MAGAZINE | ISSUE 1
Dr. Alex Alberda, shares what’s been catching her interest. Discover the artworks, conversations…
