Tuesday 27 May 2014

and it's really really near the end....

....so much so that we're starting to organize the end of project party. Hints on what you can expect below....

  

Watch out in your email box for your invite.

The British Museum touring exhibition has finally opened it's doors at the Herbert. Tickets can be purchased online or at reception for £5 with the usual concessions. See their web site The Herbert for more information.
I was invited to the launch night and was blown away by some of the artifacts. The milestone from Rugby Art Gallery and Museum, the silver pig from Alcester and a large piece of wall plaster, integlio and other artifacts from Leicester. Then there's the objects from the BM which make up the touring part of the exhibition. Beautiful marble sculptures from the homes of the Emperors Tiberius and Hadrian, jewelry, coins and even children's clothing among the pottery, statues and other Roman accoutrements.

For the those among you who like their technology, there's a chance to play Roman-opoly, see Vesuvius erupt and other hands-on techno stuff. There's lots going on throughout the exhibition, so get online and see what's available.

And of course there's an opportunity to view the Broadwell's display. We have a lovely big case and we hope we've done justice to the project and shown our best pieces. I was very proud to be asked to take part in this exhibition and we couldn't have done so without your valuable input as volunteers. SO WELL DONE TO ALL OF YOU.

Regarding the rest of the work to be done, the school's pack is nearing completion and so to is the final report so as soon as they're available I'll let you know.