Museum 100: Recent Episodes
Radio Manx Ltd
In this final podcast in the series, MNH Curators, Katie King, Laura McCoy and Allison Fox, talk to Howard Caine about the M100 podcasts which have been running throughout the year, what they had chosen to feature and the work of MNH and its collections
Library and Archives Assistant at MNH, Kim Holden, looks at a poster for the Hengler's Cirque Variete poster from the 1870s
Archivist within the library and archive teams at MNH, Wendy Thirkettle, gives us the story behind a picture depicting the wreck of the herring fleet.
Assistant Curator at MNH, Anna Murphy, talks about a watercolour painting of the House of Industry in Douglas and the story behind house.
Curator of Natural History at MNH, Laura McCoy, with the history of the White Tailed Eagle on the Isle of Man
Curator of Natural History at MNH, Laura McCoy, tells us about the Island's native sheep - the Loaghtan.
Curator of Natural History at MNH, Laura McCoy, tells us about the fall and hoped for rise of what used to be one of the Island's most abundant farmland birds.
Curator of Natural History at MNH, Laura McCoy, tells us about one of the most iconic objects in the collection - the Giant Deer skeleton.
Curator of Natural History for MNH, Laura McCoy, tells us about the largest in the collection .. .the skeleton of a Sei whale.
Library and Archives Assistant at MNH, Sarah Christian, looks at the photographs of GB Cowin - and tries to work out why she hates them so much!
Library and Archives Assistant at MNH, Sarah Christian, tells us about a beautiful plan from 1799 used in a land dispute involving the Kentraugh Estate.
Digital Collections Assistant with MNH, Katie Clugston, gives us the story of the life and films of Joseph Royston
Digital Collections Assistant with MNH, Katie Clugstone, describes some of the more personal affects which were salvaged from the wreck of HMS Racehorse which sank over 200 years ago off the coast of Langness
Collections Information Manager for MNH, Jude Dicken, gives us a taste of the MNH Sound Archives with a recording of a herring fisherman recalling his work on the boats in the early 1900s
Library and Archives Conservator at MNH, Emma Le Cornu, describes an ink and watercolour wash drawing done by Phillip Moore Callow-Kermode - and the work needed for it to go on display. A little spit and polish really can do wonders . . . !
Emma Le Cornu, the Library and Archives Conservator at MHH tells us about a large 1940s poster advertising the Isle of Man and the work she has had to carry out to conserve it.
Curator of Archaeology at MNH. Alison Fox talks tells us the story of James Stanley, 7th Earl of Derby and a recently discovered artefact which may be associated with him
Alison Fox, Curator of Archaeology at MNH talks about the stories behind old suggane stones once used to tie down thatched roofs on many buildings
Curator of Archaeology at MNH, Alison Fox, discusses the significance of one of the smallest artefacts in the National collection - a small broken piece of baked clay
Curator of Archaeology at MNH, Alison Fox, looks at a brass lamp cover with the story of the the sinking of the SS Romeo - sunk in the Irish Sea . .
Curator of Archaeology at MNH, Alison Fox, tells us about an incredible Bronze Age treasure, discovered in a grave found just outside Kirk Michael . .. .
Curator of Archaeology at MNH, Alison Fox, considers the importance of the Island's crosses and the legacy of preservation work done a hundred years ago . .
Curator of Archaeology at MHK, Alison Fox, describes an enormous slab of carved red sandstone believed to be the coffin lid of possibly one of the great Norse kings . ..
Curator of Art and Social History, Katie King, discusses a reel to reel paper recorder which was once used by the Folk Life Survey recorders - and contrary to popular belief, not still used by Manx Radio
Curator of Art and Social History at MNH, Katie King, tells the story behind some relics relating to one of the Isle of Man's most curious characters; Arthur Caley, the Manx Giant.
Curator of Art and Social History at MNH, Katie King, with a record player which once belonged to Maurice Gibb of the Bee Gees - the most famous musical stars yet produced by the IOM
Curator of Art and Social History at MNH, Katie King, looks at a couple of exhibits from the long-gone amusement centre which once sat on Onchan Head - White City.
Curator of Art and Social History at MNH, Katie King, describes an unusual decorative cabinet known as a Spar Box.
Curator of Art and Social History at MHH, Katie King, tells us about a grand dolls house made in the Knockaloe Internee camp during the first war.
Curator or Art and Social History at MNH, Katie King, discusses a work by well known Manx artist Bryan Kneale - Ugo
Curator of Art and Social History at MNH, Katie King, finds out more about the woman behind a nineteenth century portrait - Margaret Quayle
Curator of Art and Social History at MNH, Katie King, tells us about a fireplace designed by the famous architect, Hugh Baillie Scott.
Curator of Art and Social History at MNH, Kate King, discusses "rapid response" collecting for the museum with a dress worn by the drag queen Vida La Fierce at the Island's first ever Isle of Pride Festival
Curator of Art and Social History at MNH, Katie King, tells us about an epic 1851 painting by English painter John Martin - and why it's in the Manx national collection.
Curator of Art and Social History at MNH, Katie King, describes one of her favourite objects in the national collection - a wooden horse from the Silverdale water-powered carousel.
Archivist at the Manx Museum in Douglas Wendy Thirkettle. discovers some printed regulations from a Tromode flax spinning and sailcloth manufacturer of 1850
Archivist at the Museum Library in Douglas, Wendy Thirkettle, looks at some architectural plans for a planned Manx Museum for Douglas from the early 20th century
Libraries and Archive Assistant at MNH, Sarah Christian, describes a photograph of old Peel - one of her favourite photographs in the collection.
Library and Archives assistant at MNH, Sarah Christian, chats about a digital scan of a photograph sent to the museum from the antipodes
Library and Archive Assistant at MNH, Kim Holden, looks at a tourist map of the Isle of Man and Street map of Douglas from 1899.
Library and Archive Assistant at MNH, Kim Holden, talks about the plans for Hutchinson Square Internment Camp.
MNH Librarian Suzi Heslan looks into the Almanac of the 1910 Ramsey Courier Almanac to remember the Ellan Vannin tragedy
Curator of Archaeology at MNH, Alison Fox, with the story of what may be the Island's oldest candle!
Curator of Archaeology at MNH, Alison Fox, tells us about a distinctive type of pot made on the Isle of Man in prehistoric times.
Curator of Archaeology at MHJ, Alison Fox, considers why white pebbles are found so often at burial sites on the Island . . .
Curator of Archaeology at MHH, Alison Fox, tells us how are ancestors may not have been as grubby as they are oft portrayed . .
Curator of Archaeology at MNH, Alison Fox, talks about a simple game discovered among artefacts on the high slopes in the 1950s
Curator of Archaeology at MNH, Alison Fox, discusses a 6,000 year old polished stone axe head, found in what is now Willaston - but made from stone quarried in the Italian Alps!
Curator of Archaeology at MNH, Alison Fox, tells us the story behind some old faded and broken crockery from a grand sailing ship which foundered off the Island's coast in 1834
Curator of archaeology at MNH, Alison Fox, tells us about how a hoard of ancient gold coins was found in the 1840s - and how the mystery remains as to how they got there!
Library and Archives Conservator, Emma La Cornu, looks at an old poster from mid nineteenth century and describes what work was needed to conserve it
Library and Archives Conservator, Emma La Cornu, tells us about a glass display bottle of lavender salts from an old Douglas chemist shop from the mid 1800s - and her work to conserve the label.
Curator of Natural History at MNH, Laura McCoy, looks at the taxidermy mount of a high-flying bird - the Whooper Swan.
Curator of Natural History at Manx National Heritage, Laura McCoy, examines a herbarium of the original species of elm on the Isle of Man - namely wych elm
British and Manx Butterflies. Curator of Natural History at MNH, Laura McCoy, tells us about the butterfly and moth section of the museum's entomology collection.
Curator of Archaeology for MNH, Alison Fox talks about how science plays its part in telling stories from the past.
Curator of Archaeology for MNH, Alison Fox discusses the museum's collection of the remains of over 600 people who died hundreds or thousands of years ago, what be can be learnt and the importance of treating them with respect.
Curator of Archaeology for MNH, Alison Fox, tells us about the museum's prehistoric flint collection and the two men who are responsible for the vast majority of them.
Curator of Archaeology at MNH, Alison Fox, discusses one of the oldest pieces of manufactured jewellery ever found on the Isle of Man - an oyster shell pendant.
Curator of Archaeology at MNH, Alison Fox, talks about an incredible legacy of Viking treasure in the collection, including a recently found gold arm ring
Curator of Archaeology, Alison Fox, talks about just what the term "archaeology" means for the MNH collection - stones, bones and everything in between!
Proclamation. Library and Archives Conservator, Emma La Cornu, decribes the work necessary to preserve original proclamation handbills from the 19th century as a record for future generations
Holiday Poster. Library and Archives Conservator, Emma La Cornu, talks about restoring a colourful holiday poster which depicts the Island as "Bright, breezy and bracing!"
Library and archives. Curator of Art and Social History at MNH, Katie King, discusses the origins of collecting books and materials to record the Island's history.
Grey Seal. Curator of Natural History at MNH, Laura McCoy discusses the grey seal and one of the oldest taxidermy mounts in the MNH collection.
Beetles. Curator of Natural History at MNH, Dr Laura McCoy talks beetles - large and small - and highlights their vital role in ecosystems.
Pygmy Shrew. Curator of Natural History at MNH, Dr Laura McCoy chats to us about a taxidermy mount of the smallest mammal on earth . .
The giant deer skull. Curator of Natural History at MNH, Dr Laura McCoy tells us about the giant deer skull found in recent years on the west coast of the Island.
The ceramic soldier. Curator of Arts and Social History at MNH, Matthew Richardson gives us the story of a small bugle-playing figure from around 1900 and a famous figure now largely forgotten.
Ship in a bottle. Curator of Arts and Social History at MNH, Matthew Richardson, discusses a ship in a bottle made by an Italian internee held in a Douglas camp during World War Two.
The Bone Vase. Curator of Arts and Social History Matthew Richardson tells us about a vase handmade in the Knockaloe internment camp.
Curving Road under Vibrant Sky. Curator of Art and Social History at MNH, Katie King, talks about one of Archibald Knox's paintings done in the Manx countryside.
Curator of Art and Social History at MNH, Katie King, talks about a man who may lay claim to be the Isle of Man's greatest ever artist; Archibald Knox
Curator of Art and Social History at MNH, Katie King, talks about mankind's love of beautiful things.
Head of Collections, Kirsty Neate, talks about a long-time favourite of hers within the collections - a painting by an unknown artist entitled "Old Mother Cringle"
Curator of Art and Social History at MNH, Katie King, tells us the story of the 1905 John Holland painting, Shipping in Douglas.
Collections, Care and Conservation Manager Chris Weeks tells us about the wonders of Bishop Wilson's cabinet. Can you spot his non-original replacement pieces?!
Collections, Care and Conservation Manager Chris Weeks tell us about the 1911 Renault AX
Library and Archives conservator at MNH Emma Le Cornu talks about work to conserve protest placards from the Black Lives Matter demonstration
Curator of Art and Social History at MNH, Katie King, talks about caring for the museum's collections.
Curator of Art and Social History at MNH, Katie King, gives us the story of one her favourite items in the collection - an old Manx armchair!
Curator of Art and Social History at MNH, Katie King, tells about the importance of ordinary things in the MNH collection.
Curator of Natural History at MNH, Laura McCoy, tells us about the Manx Museum's bird egg collection.
Curator of Natural History at MNH, Laura McCoy, takes a look at the Manx Butterfly collection
Curator of Natural History at MNH, Laura McCoy, explores the history of the Manx Shearwater on the Calf of Man.
Curator of Natural History at MNH, Laura McCoy, tells us about the nature diary of amateur naturalist William Stanley Cowin.
Curator of Natural History at MNH, Laura McCoy, talks about the wealth of the Manx Museum's Natural History Collection.
Curator of Art and Social History at MNH, Katie King, talks about a self portrait by artist Imre Goth.
Curator of Art and Social History at MNH, Katie King, talks about the 18th century portrait of Miss Christian Taubman, formely of the Nunnery, by artist George Romney
Curator of Art and Social History on the Island, Katie King, discusses one of her favourite paintings by a favourite artist; John Miller Nicholson
Curator of Art and Social History at MHH, Katie King, discusses the museum's art collection, old and new.
Curator of Archaeology at MNH, Alison Fox, tells us about one of the most beautiful objects within all the objects in all of the MNH collections - commonly known as the Pagan Lady's necklace.
In this episode, Curator of Natural History, Laura McCoy tells the story of the loss - and return - of the plant juniper.
In this episode, Curator of Art and Social History Matthew Richardson looks at unusual portrait of a local woman which blends east and west . .
In this episode, MNH curator of archaeology Alison Fox, tells us about a relic from the wreck of the Royal Navy ship "The Racehorse" which sank 200 years ago this month (Dec 2022)
The ongoing story of the national collection, a million strong work in progress as the work continues to document the story of our nation
The Museum 100 podcast - a century of our national collections highlighting life and culture on the Island. In this episode find out how it all began . . .