Explore

@bexhillmuseum.bsky.social Sep 13, 2026, 10:20 AM

These Greek oil lamps are from the 4th-1st centuries BC. The oil would have come from olives, nuts, fish or seeds. (Items not currently on display.)
#Bexhill

The two small lamps are set into a case made of protective foam. They are on the left of the picture. On the right, also inside the case, is the explanatory label. The lamps are cream (far left) and grey (left). They have decorative sides and two holes in the top. A spout into which a wick would have been pushed and the larger hole where the flame would be.

@seasideferry.bsky.social Sep 12, 2026, 5:55 PM

Really fascinating day at the #DelaWarrPavilion #bexhill taking part in #BeingModern. A great selection of talks and I had my own dressing room!

@bexhillmuseum.bsky.social Sep 12, 2026, 10:58 AM

"Pony Helps The Hospital.
Mr. J. Winborn and one of the ponies which assisted in the Hospital Demonstration on Sunday."
Bexhill Observer 12.9.1931.
#Bexhill #Sussex #Hospital #Pony #History #1930s

@bexhillmuseum.bsky.social Sep 12, 2026, 10:53 AM

"Central Parade, Bexhill-on-Sea." 1902 postcard sent 12.9.1921. #Bexhill #Sussex #Seaside #Holiday #History #1900s #1920s

@bexhillmuseum.bsky.social Sep 12, 2026, 10:30 AM

Don’t forget to look up, when you visit us! There are many treasures on the tops of our cabinets. #Bexhill

Large wooden detailed model of the ship, the Victory. It is not in a case but just loose on top of a cabinet.

This is a large model of a sailing ship it is not in a case, just loose on the top of a cabinet. It has white sails.

@bexhillmuseum.bsky.social Sep 12, 2026, 10:26 AM

Today! We have some places left. #Bexhill

@bexhillmuseum.bsky.social Sep 11, 2026, 1:20 PM

"Latest Novelty In Boat Propulsion.
The New-Mayne Electric Rudder-Motor.
Any Boat can be converted into an Electric Launch in Five Minutes without Structural Alteration."
Bexhill Chronicle 11.9.1896. #Bexhill #Sussex #Electric #Motor #Boat #Victorian #History #1890s

@bexhillmuseum.bsky.social Sep 11, 2026, 12:15 PM

Don’t forget our popular Indian Buffet Night. It is being held on the 15th September this year. It starts at 7pm at the Shiplu Tandoori Restaurant, 109 London Road, #Bexhill. Please either come into the museum to get your tickets or book via our website. The cost is £25.

The leaflet for the event. It is A5 size and printed on a blue background. There is a photograph of an Indian buffet. “It’s back… Indian Buffet Night in aid of Bexhill Museum. Tuesday, 15 September 2026. Arrive by 7pm. Shiplu Tandoori Restaurant, 109 London Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex TN39 3LB Tickets £25 available from the Museum.”

@bexhillmuseum.bsky.social Sep 11, 2026, 10:10 AM

On Saturday (12th September) we have an informal illustrated talk (and objects to handle) on Rameses II and the Abu Simbel Temple. It begins at 1.30 and costs £10 or for #Bexhill Museum members £8. This includes refreshments and admission to the rest of the museum.

The leaflet for the talk. It has a picture of a Rameses II statue. The talk is by Ken Brooks. “He will begin by looking at the life of the Pharaoh Rameses II. During his long reign he did everything on a grand scale, whether it was building impressive temples and statues or producing many children…”

@bexhillmuseum.bsky.social Sep 11, 2026, 8:11 AM

"Film makers take to water.
Director Tim Burstall explained that the film told the true story of a clipper, wrecked off the Barrier Reef in 1837."
Bexhill Observer 11.9.1976.
Filming "Eliza Fraser" (1976).
#Bexhill #Sussex #Australia #Film #Cinema #History #1830s #1970s

@bexhillmuseum.bsky.social Sep 11, 2026, 8:03 AM

"West Cliffs, Bexhill-On-Sea." Postcard sent 11.9.1930. #Bexhill #Sussex #Seaside #Holiday #History #1930s

@1-memo.com Sep 10, 2026, 12:05 PM

Bexhill Railway Station • @1MEMO_20260910 • Michel van der Burg • Miracles•Media • Arrival Bexhill-On-Sea, England (UK) 28 September 2016 preparing for the world premiere of the community opera PUSH.

#railway #station #Bexhill #England #UK #PUSH #opera 1-memo.com/2026/09/10/b...

@bexhillmuseum.bsky.social Sep 10, 2026, 11:00 AM

"Britain's Oldest Cat.
"Sam," of Bexhill, Claims Title.
Canadian Soldier's Pet."
Bexhill Observer 10.9.1938.
#Bexhill #Sussex #Cat #Cats #History #1930s

@bexhillmuseum.bsky.social Sep 10, 2026, 10:14 AM

"Bexhill Likes To Be 'Shot'
Crowds Follow Film Unit."
Bexhill Observer 10.9.1949.
Filming "Double Confession" (1950) in Bexhill.
#Bexhill #Sussex #Film #Cinema #History #1940s #1950s #ThrowbackThursday

@bexhillmuseum.bsky.social Sep 10, 2026, 9:07 AM

The fabric of our Sargent Gallery is beautiful and nearly all original to the construction of the building in 1903. The columns are made of metal. Originally though the roof was glass, which wouldn’t be suitable for preservation of historic items. When you visit us, why not check it out? #Bexhill

This photograph shows an ornate red metal bracket at the juncture of the wall and the ceiling. It is on a left hand wall.

This shows one of our wrought iron columns, it is painted mainly black but with highlights picked out in gold.

This shows a red bracket on the right hand wall. Where it is attached to the wall there is a decorative mount painted white with highlights picked out in gold

@bexhillmuseum.bsky.social Sep 10, 2026, 7:56 AM

"Bexhill-On-Sea. West Parade And Beach." Postcard sent 10.9.1907.
#Bexhill #Sussex #Seaside #Holiday #History #1900s #ThrowbackThursday

@bexhillmuseum.bsky.social Sep 9, 2026, 2:49 PM

"White Costume Skating Carnival.
Princess Sudhira of Cooch Behar, who presented the prizes, is in the centre."
Bexhill Observer 9.9.1911. #Bexhill #Sussex #CoochBehar #Skating #History #1910s

@bexhillmuseum.bsky.social Sep 9, 2026, 9:52 AM

This plan is of our museum - before it was a museum! Built in 1903 as a small pavilion for visitors to Egerton Park, in 1914 it became #Bexhill Museum. Then in 2009 we completed a major extension and refurbishment programme, adding three additional galleries.

The architectural plans are black on a white paper background. At the bottom they say “plan of foundations.” At the top it says “Bexhill Urban District Council. Shelter hall and lavatories, Egerton Park Road…”

@anniebrassey.bsky.social Sep 9, 2026, 8:50 AM

"Viking's last journey - to Valhalla."
Bexhill Observer 26.8.1972.
#WyrdWednesday #Bexhill #Sussex #Viking #1970s

@bexhillmuseum.bsky.social Sep 9, 2026, 8:45 AM

"Old Lane, near Collington Avenue, Bexhill." 1905 postcard sent 9.9.1906. #Collington #Bexhill #Sussex #Lane #History #1900s