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Isabella: The Last Queen of the Wight
Thursday 3rd and Friday 18th October Join us for an entertaining gambol through the life of a local heroine Isabella de Fortibus inside her medieval home. How did she manage to remain independent, survive and prosper in the turbulent times … Continue reading
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Victorian Architecture on the Isle of Wight
Wednesday 11th September at 7pm A new talk at Carisbrooke Castle Museum. Ben Cracknell (MRTPI) is a Conservation Officer and University Lecturer. He lives on the Island and has a deep knowledge of its rich architectural heritage. In this talk, … Continue reading
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John Ashburnham: Faithful Servant of King Charles I
This article has been contributed by author Rhoderick W. J. Jones. His book John Ashburnham: Faithful Servant of King Charles I is out now. An exhibition of items from the Ashburnham family collection is currently on display at Carisbrooke Castle … Continue reading
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Royal Locks: hair jewellery, keepsakes and mementos
In the Ashburnham collection, currently on display at Carisbrooke Castle Museum, is a lock of King Charles I’s hair encased in a glass and gold pendent. Taken from the deceased King’s coffin, it may seem like a somewhat grizzly memento … Continue reading
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Community Outreach Restarts
Carisbrooke Castle Museum’s outreach collections are being used in the community again after a two year break due to the pandemic. Lisa Kerley of Inspired Museum and Heritage Learning has developed a programme with the aim of using reminiscence as … Continue reading
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Lower Gallery: History of Carisbrooke Castle
Occupying the former medieval hall at the heart of the Governor’s House, this gallery tells the story of Carisbrooke Castle through six of it’s most famous inhabitants. Isabella de Fortibus A remarkable and powerful woman who controlled vast lands and … Continue reading
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Upper Gallery: Island Stories
Occupying the upper floor of the Governor’s House, these galleries display objects from the museum’s collection which tell the stories of the people, places and ways of living from the Isle of Wight’s past. Our collections have developed over more … Continue reading
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King Charles’ Bedroom
During Charles’s imprisonment at Carisbrooke, this room was used as his bedroom. He was moved to another, more secure, room after his first, failed, escape attempt. Originally built in the 14th century as a ‘solar’ for the Constable of the … Continue reading
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The Ashburnham Collection
Carisbrooke Castle Museum is pleased to show for the first time at the castle a private collection of rare and significant items associated with King Charles I. These objects have been passed down through the family of John Ashburnham, a … Continue reading
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Museum re-opening
We are pleased to announce the museum is now open. We will be open: Monday – Friday 10.30-4.45 (last entry 4.30) Saturday and Sunday 10.30-3.30 To help keep everyone safe we have made some changes to the museum. Please read … Continue reading
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