Episode 41: Birthday Celebrations, Tombs with Views, and the 'Hatched, Matched and Dispatched' Lovers of Whitby

In this week's episode, curators Melissa and Poppy celebrate birthdays through the ages. We reveal how Dorothy Wordsworth spent her 83rd birthday, explore early photographs of the mysterious 'Birthday Group' from the National Museum of Wales, and marvel over the story of two lovers from Whitby, who were born, wed and died on the same day. Also, stay tuned for the Item Spotlight that took a dramatic downward turn...(We had some issues with sound during this recording, and apologise for any interference that may be detected.)Support the show

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A podcast about oddities, curiosities, and all the weird and wonderful stuff that dwells in museum stores! Join curators Melissa and Poppy as they discover extraordinary artefacts from collections across the world, and answer your questions about life behind the scenes of the museum.