
From the beautiful to the bizarre, explore the many ways in which visual images communicate ideas.
Mapping History
Journey to bizarre lands and discover that there is often more to a map than meets the eye - these maps tell strange and fascinating tales.
Why Write?
Trace the history of the written word, and find an amazing mixture of marks, symbols, drawings and signs. |
Bodies of Knowledge
From cabinets of curiosity to x-ray machines, these beautiful images of the body reveal the thoughts of different cultures throughout history.
Sacred Book
Make your own artist's book, drawing inspiration from the 8th century manuscript, The Lindisfarne Gospels. |
Evolving English: One Language, Many Voices explores the English language in all its national and international diversity.
Timelines: Sources from History has been announced winner of the Innovation Award at the 2010 Museums & Heritage Awards.