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Poppy - a German Shepherd, sat on the pavement next to some grass body facing right and he
Photos and documents on wooden table - im holding a photo negative in the foreground_
Brick wall with paper decorations hanging from it on string - there are multiple snowflakes and colourful paper chains.
Art - Split drawing of a skull - the left half shows a realistic bat skull shaded in pale
Lilo - a black French bulldog in a purple and pink harness - Standing in a field of flatte
Cow Hoof - half hoof, whole claw - my left hand holding the hoof - seen from its side faci
Me in a selfie in front of huge tapesrty piece in the New Horizons exhibition display gal
Framed paintings - white background with small square holes to show seven butterfly-like paintings underneath - there's a larger one in the centre - and six smaller ones around it one at the top - two on the right.

From cosy moments at home to behind-the-scenes work and heritage inspirations — sharing reflections and stories from my world of archives, curatorial care, and community.

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Welcome to my Museum and Heritage Blog — a place for sharing my ongoing adventures in volunteering, collections care, curatorial thinking, and museum practice. From object handling to exhibition design, this blog captures what I’m learning and creating along the way.

 

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A selection of recent highlights from my volunteering and curatorial journey.

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A timeline of my practical experience in specimen preparation, collections care, and museum volunteering since 2021.

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Explore my latest volunteering and professional experiences — documenting the skills, insights, and stories that shape my journey in museums and heritage.

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Posts of My Pets - Jack, Sally, and Lilo. As well as Pet Sitting Clients, Responsibilities and Experience.

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I’m currently working on several new posts exploring museum practice and events, Natural History, pet sitting and more!  — including:

 

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February 2026​​​

  • 16th: LGBTQ+ Founders, Activists, and Legacy in Museums and Heritage 🏰🏳️‍⚧️

  • 17th: Supporting Family Exploration of Collections at Weston Park Museum 🖼️🔍

  • 20th: Celebrating Lunar New Year at Weston Park Museum 🧧🦁🎉

 

  • 23rd: Specimen Preparation: Mounted Deer Wall Piece 🦌 

  • 25th: Exhibition Tour: Queer Legacies in Sheffield's Art Collection at Graves Gallery 🌈⚧️🖼️

  • 27th: Hidden Love: LGBTQ+ Relationships with The National Archives 🏳️‍🌈🤟💞

 

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