May 22, 2015
Rob Turner is currently the Resident Armchair Artist at The Beaney in Canterbury. I didn’t know I was going to start this residency with the Radfall, it just jumped out at me. I was looking through a cabinet of old Ordnance Survey maps in the local studies section of the Library in the Beaney. I was […]
August 03, 2016
It’s fair to say any new acquisition is exciting, but occasionally an item enters the building creating a stir amongst staff; something so good you can’t quite believe you’re lucky enough to get to work alongside it, and so beautiful you can’t wait to tell everyone. This month that item is a – what I […]
April 04, 2019
In celebration of Women’s History Month, we’ve been posting weekly spotlights on our Facebook page of some of Canterbury Museums and Galleries’ fierce female inspirations. This blog post brings together all 4 spotlights as well as discussing why conversations surrounding the representation of female history remain relevant to the cultural heritage community. We might get […]
October 20, 2022
There’s a lot going on this October at the museums so here’s a handy run down of what’s happening at The Beaney and Canterbury Roman Museum. Fright at the Museum: Scary Tales October is a special time at the museums and this year is no different. Join in with our annual Spooktacular fundraising event at The Beaney. We’re […]
July 27, 2015
Rob Turner is currently the Resident Armchair Artist at The Beaney in Canterbury. I made an artwork based on the Folk Tale called ‘The Wantsum Worm’ I mentioned this in my previous blog post. I liked the idea of maps and stories merging together. The result is difficult to describe, it’s definitely a sculpture, it’s also […]
July 20, 2020
Over the last year, I have had numerous requests from my team for me to write my ‘Talking Heritage’ blog, and unfortunately I have told them that I was too busy each time. Now, following a week that is sure to go down in history, I have stopped and taken the time to reflect. My job […]
September 10, 2015
Rob Turner is currently the Resident Armchair Artist at The Beaney in Canterbury. There’s a Grey Wagtail outside the window The annual rubber duck race was cancelled (due to excessive water weed) but rescheduled Where the Tour de France went I sat in this park hoping I would get this job and work in Canterbury (came […]
February 11, 2016
Why not try a romantic stroll around the Beaney! We have put together a handy guide for you to memorise, so while you gander around the galleries you can impress them with these amorous highlights… Venus Flower Basket Find me in: Materials & Masters Room, Upstairs Did you know this curious-looking object was given as a wedding gift in traditional […]
July 14, 2015
Rob Turner is currently the Resident Armchair Artist at The Beaney in Canterbury. So I decided to ride along the Wantscum Channel a journey with two layers, the past and the present! I had seen some free literature about various heritage trails and national walking routes across the area, so I felt quite confident about finding […]
May 15, 2022
Canterbury’s Museums and Galleries proudly announce the three early career artists and portrait sitters selected to create commissions celebrating the District’s diverse population. These commissions will be displayed at The Beaney as part of Mirror Mirror, an exhibition developed in partnership with the National Portrait Gallery as part of their National Skills Sharing Partnership Programme […]
