Reviews
North Hertfordshire Museum, Hitchin
It might have taken twice as long to build as planned, but it’s what a local history museum should be
On my bookshelf | The Piano Shop on the Left Bank, by TE Carhart
This charming memoir was pressed upon me by the conservator who cares for our playable historic keyboards at the Royal Academy of Music Museum. The Piano Shop on the Left Bank is an authoritative glimpse into the world of the piano restorer, written by someone who understands the technicalities as well as the poetry of …
Catalogue | Ed Sheeran: Made in Suffolk
Creating a brand for a challenging project that had exact geographical requirements and trebled in size
National Paralympic Heritage Centre, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
The centre is a fantastic example of how to put accessibility at the heart of museum thinking
Book | The Central Collecting Point in Munich: A New Beginning for the Restitution and Protection of Art, by Iris Lauterbach
This book uncovers a fascinating chapter in the postwar return of Europe’s stolen art treasures
Fulham Palace House and Garden, London
The essentials for a good visitor experience are in place, but it’s the magical garden that steals the show
Book | Diversity, Equity, Accessibility and Inclusion in Museums
Although the essays are about American museums, Emma MacNicol finds many of the issues tackled relate to the UK
Linlithgow Museum, West Lothian
The local community and its history are at the heart of this new venue, says Christine McLean