Obituary | Dr Stuart William Davies, 1953-2022
A major influencer on the museum sector, Stuart brought deep knowledge, curiosity and challenge to all he did
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Obituary | Simon Roy Olding, 1954-2022
A leading light in heritage policy and crafts study, Simon's work reflected his quiet modesty and impeccable scholarship
Obituary | Tim Schadla-Hall, 1947-2023
A major figure in British archaeology, Tim brought deep knowledge – as well as fun and mischief – to all he did
Obituary | Kate Smith, 1971-2022
The 'shy activist' who laid many of the foundations for queer interpretation that we see today
Obituary | Geoff Pickup, 1951-2022
A quintessential museum designer, known for his infinite patience and attention to detail
Obituary | Peter Homan, 1938-2021
Peter’s in-depth knowledge and passion for British pharmacy history was inspiring to anyone who met him
Obituary | Hilary Nightingale, 1930-2022
The former editor of Museums Journal had a prodigious intellect
Obituary | Christopher Wardman Bradbury, 1944–2022
The artist and antiquarian whose iconic Natural History Museum poster captured the spirit of the swinging sixties
Obituary | Margaret Weston, 1926-2021
Margaret Weston, the first woman to lead a national museum in the UK, was an inspiring and talented leader
Obituary | Alison Brown, 1981-2021
A cornerstone of the Cartoon Museum, Alison was a ray of light for everyone who knew her
Obituary | John Roles, 1957-2020
An inspirational leader who was passionate about museums and had time for everyone
Obituary | Susan Bourne, 1950-2020
Sue Bourne was known for her energy, infectious enthusiasm and sense of fun