Candlin, Fiona

Stories from Small Museums

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ISBN 13:
9781526166883
author:
Candlin, Fiona
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Manchester University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2022
Pages:
224
Dimensions:
23.4 x 15.6 centimetres (0.35 kg
Genre:
Business, Museum Administration & Museolog, History,
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£18.86

Description

Stories from small museums offer a fresh perspective on recent museum history. Between 1970 and 1990, the number of independent museums in the UK increased dramatically, with many focusing on local history, war and transport. To understand how these museums came into being, Fiona Candlin, Toby Butler, and Jake Watts travelled across the country to meet the individuals, families, community groups, and special interest societies behind them. Their conversations have been recorded and woven together to create a new account of museum history, one that highlights the personal experiences and social changes that shaped these institutions. This book combines academic rigor with a lively writing style, making it an engaging read for students and enthusiasts alike. By putting ordinary people at the heart of cultural production, Stories from small museums provides a unique insight into the development of modern museums in the UK.

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