Reviews
The Black Watch Castle and Museum, Perth
Did the displays at the redeveloped Black Watch Museum help Mary Stones see military history in a new light?
World of Wallace: Alfred Russel Wallace and his Life in the Field, Hertford Museum
This exhibition may be small but it cleverly condenses the eventful life of Victorian naturalist and explorer Alfred Wallace, writes Yasmin Khan
Rochdale Pioneers Museum, Rochdale; The People’s Business: 150 years of the Co-operative, People’s History Museum, Manchester
Sara Holdsworth finds out how two museums in north west England have interpreted the history of the co-operative movement
Books: Museums, Health and Well-Being
This is an essential read for museums involved in working in healthcare and well-being, says Maurice Davies
Catalogue: The Incidental Collector
Stephen Morris on a book that celebrates a distinctive collection featuring furniture, pottery, glass, fine art and crafts
Web and mobile: January 2014
Website P&O Heritagetimeline A new interactive timeline on the P&O Heritage website uses old film footage and photographs to tell the story of the company’s 175-year history, writes Rebecca AtkinsonThe design of this P&O timeline is straightforward. Users can browse by decade, with each one given a broad theme. A quote from an annual report …
Catalogue: Catalyst: Contemporary Art and War
A limited budget and a short timeframe meant that an e-catalogue was developed for an exhibition looking at how artists portray conflict. By Sara Bevan