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In the garden of Scaplen's Court museum, Poole, Dorset, September 2018.

#photo #photography #garden #sculpture #poolemuseum #dorset #scaplenscourt
@wessexmuseums.bsky.social
May 12, 2025 at 7:56 PM
drianfriel.bsky.social
Looking forward to seeing this in the redisplayed #PooleMuseum.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Mortar Wreck: Medieval grave slab goes on display
Two grave stones laid on the seabed for almost 800 years before being discovered by divers.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 5:26 PM
mns71.bsky.social
Well on her way to be a geologist, or perhaps a pastry chef...?
Either way, Bethan was told her rock, and her views on it, were valid.

Such things make a difference.

Way to go #PooleMuseum
July 1, 2026 at 11:02 AM
rock-rex.bsky.social
Augustus John - "Thomas Hardy" (1923)

(portrait on loan from the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge to Poole Museum, 2018)

#photo #photography #painting #portrait #augustusjohn #thomashardy #poolemuseum #dorset
February 13, 2025 at 7:08 PM
wiltshiremuseum.bsky.social
Finds on display in the newly reopened @PooleMuseum
antiquity.ac.uk Antiquity Journal @antiquity.ac.uk · Nov 25
In the Swash Channel, Dorset, UK lies a 17th century shipwreck. Likely salvaged after it sank, few material remains survive. The researchers' detective work and protection efforts are now published and the book features in our #NewBookChronicle 🆓 doi.org/10.15184/aqy...

🏺 #Archaeology
Cover of the book, depicting an underwater shipwreck.
November 25, 2025 at 4:19 PM
rock-rex.bsky.social
Carved figure from the rudder of the 17th-century Swash Channel wreck, in Poole Museum, Dorset.

(see Comments for link)

#photo #photography #poolemuseum #poole #dorset #shipwreck
@wessexmuseums.bsky.social
November 16, 2025 at 5:01 PM
rock-rex.bsky.social
Fiore de Henriquez - "Augustus John" (1952)

(bronze cast of clay original; on loan from Tenby Museum & Art Gallery to Poole Museum in 2018)

#photo #photography #sculpture #bust #bronze #augustusjohn #fioredehenriquez #poolemuseum #dorset
January 1, 2025 at 11:54 AM
rock-rex.bsky.social
I saw and loved this on a visit to Poole Museum, Dorset, in 2018, but I can't find my notes, so don't know anything about it. Help!

#photo #photography #pottery #ceramics #poolemuseum #poole #dorset
@wessexmuseums.bsky.social
August 21, 2025 at 5:32 PM
mdstamper.bsky.social
“Portrait of a Young Black Girl” by Arthur Bell (British) - Oil on board / No Date - Poole Museum (England) #WomenInArt #art #artwork #portrait #oilpainting #PooleMuseum #ArthurBell #womensart #portraitofagirl #BritishArtist #BritishArt #BlackGirl #YoungBlackWoman #portraitofawoman #fineart #beauty
British landscape watercolorist, printmaker, and teacher Arthur Bell, born in Kettering, Northamptonshire, captures a close-up portrait of a young woman with rich brown skin and her dark hair in tightly-curled ringlets that appear somewhat unkempt and pulled back slightly. Her facial features are prominently displayed. Her eyes, large and dark, are slightly downcast, giving her a contemplative or perhaps slightly melancholic expression. Her gaze is directed down to our right , but her head is turned slightly towards us. Her lips are closed, forming a neutral expression that avoids a smile or frown. The overall expression is one of quiet seriousness or contemplation, rather than sadness. She is wearing a sleeveless dress with a pale yellow base, patterned with muted orange and white designs that are not sharply defined, suggesting a slightly worn or faded fabric. The dress looks simple and possibly homemade. The artist's style uses visible brushstrokes, particularly in the hair and the dress, giving the painting a slightly textured quality. The background is pale sage-green, providing a simple contrast to the girl's dark skin and the more textured elements of her hair and clothing. The muted background helps to focus attention on the girl’s face and expression. The overall atmosphere is one of mild quietude. Bell returned wounded from World War I and studied at Bournemouth Municipal School of Art where he met fellow student Bertha Beal, whom he married in 1922. Both were prolific between the two world wars, having work selected for the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, being members of the Poole and East Dorset Art Society and Bournemouth Arts Club and having joint exhibitions. Bell became Cheltenham College’s director of art. He was elected to the Royal West of England Academy (RWA) in 1947.
June 21, 2025 at 10:50 PM
lizabe86169030.bsky.social
Followed in @timeteam.bsky.social, @lawrence-shaw.bsky.social, @derekpitman.bsky.social footsteps and visited #PooleMuseum to see the ancient boat, a lovely day trip from the #BlackdownHills, via Kimmeridge and the Etches Collection.
June 4, 2026 at 5:39 PM
wiltshiremuseum.bsky.social
Adding the final touches to our @WessexMuseums ‘objects on tour’: Iron Age pots excavated by Maud Cunnington - the first woman to be noted for contributing to British Archaeology.
Objects tour ‘Wessex Women’ is between @DorsetMuseum, @PooleMuseum, @SalisburyMuseum and ourselves.
November 21, 2024 at 1:15 AM
dommoxontritsch.bsky.social
I love the story behind #BethansRock but and I admire what #PooleMuseum did in response. Superb public engagement
wileelsing.bsky.social Wil Eelsing @wileelsing.bsky.social · Jul 1
Bethan's Rock is a small grey stone on display at Poole Museum in Poole, England. It was donated to the museum in 2019 by a five-year-old girl named Bethan, and it has since attracted significant attention on social media and become the museum's most famous object. - Wikipedia
July 1, 2026 at 12:04 PM
dorsetgirl.bsky.social
Also, another look at the Jason Willsher-Mills exhibition. Absolutely amazing and free!!
#Dorset #poole #jasonwillshermills #art #ability #poolemuseum
August 14, 2026 at 4:18 PM
mastarchaeology.bsky.social
@LoggieLogboat scanned to +/- 2mm single point accuracy using a Faro3D laser scanner @PooleMuseum http://t.co/VkG7pN60nX
December 5, 2024 at 4:16 PM
wiltshiremuseum.bsky.social
We can announce Wessex 5 Museums @PooleMuseum @russell-Cotes @WiltshireMuseum @SalisburyMuseum @DorsetMuseum awarded £473k by @ace_national!
November 20, 2024 at 9:53 PM
aub.ac.uk
BA (Hons) Modelmaking student Melia Eres recently created interactive cod models for Poole Museum, showcasing the effects of overfishing.

Read the full story for a look behind the scenes at her fin-tastic efforts 👏🎣

#artsuniversitybournemouth #poolemuseum #sustainability
Making a splash: BA (Hons) Modelmaking student presents interactive…
A giant interactive model of two Atlantic cods have taken pride of place as part of Poole Museum’s educational tool for...
aub.ac.uk
May 14, 2025 at 3:09 PM
howarthm.bsky.social
🚨 #StopPress #PooleMuseum ➡️ #PatriotPlatform 🚨

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

A post by the museum's crew on social media said it would remain closed until the protests ended.
Poole Old Lifeboat Museum shuts after protesters target volunteers
The museum in Poole says it will remain closed until until the anti-migrant protests stop.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 11, 2026 at 2:56 PM
wiltshiremuseum.bsky.social
Dorset & Wiltshire dialect exchange!
Cottage Ware from @PooleMuseum on display with us; our Moonraker plate in the #WessexSpotlight at Poole Museum. 'Come and zee us' this Easter or anywhen. You'll find a warm welcome at @WessexMuseums #Devizes, #Dorchester, #Poole, #Salisbury
November 21, 2024 at 12:31 AM
wiltshiremuseum.bsky.social
From our friends in Poole! RT @PooleMuseum: How well do you know our world leading #PoolePottery collection on Floor 3? To start off here are some of Edward Bawden Carter & Co tea room tiles, rescued from the Pottery before it was demolished.
November 21, 2024 at 12:23 AM
ballparkfrank.bsky.social
#PooleMuseum
#Bethan'sRock
Bethan's Rock
This rock was donated to the museum by an inspired young visitor.
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January 25, 2025 at 8:05 AM
mastarchaeology.bsky.social
Visit @PooleMuseum to see the new #SwashChannelWreck exhibition. The Swash Channel wreck project is part-funded by @MASTArchaeology
December 5, 2024 at 4:11 PM
mastarchaeology.bsky.social
Poole Iron Age logboat in @PooleMuseum as never seen before. The craft is the subject of a forthcoming publication https://sketchfab.com/models/32cceb0807d94ac1a7240d4cc37c9003/embed
Poole Iron Age logboat - 3D model by Maritime Archaeology...
The scan was completed by 1rst Horizon Surveying & En...
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December 5, 2024 at 4:06 PM
mastarchaeology.bsky.social
It's out at last - our publication with @bu_maritimearch and @PooleMuseum on the Poole Iron Age logboat @LoggieLogboat - with chapters by the leaders in their fields. Buy your copy here...
December 5, 2024 at 3:26 PM
mastarchaeology.bsky.social
We are deeply saddened to hear of the recent death of Prof. Seán McGrail. Among many extraordinary projects he provided invaluable advice and support in our publication of the #IronAgelogboat book and wrote its introduction @PooleMuseum @bu_maritimearch @LoggieLogboat
December 5, 2024 at 3:15 PM
mastarchaeology.bsky.social
Great to show the #ReceiverofWreck around our Archaeological Centre in #Poole and the grave slabs from the #Mortarwreck raised by @bu_maritimearch and now being conserved here. Great #team work. All destined for @PooleMuseum
December 5, 2024 at 3:04 PM