Join us on the opening day of The World’s Mine Oyster to hear Alex Bond, Head of Collections, talk about some of the objects that have shaped the new display.
Discover the shoe horn that captures the essence of the exhibition: a family’s identity and ambition engraved on raw animal substance. What can a tortoise shell ink stand tell us about the power exerted by humans over nature and society throughout history?
See our collection of Tompion clocks, and learn more about the painstaking technological developments behind their accuracy, and the impact that had on society.
Explore the story of the Indian wolf in our ‘Menagerie’ section, and its partner painting ‘The Antelope’. Hear how new research has helped us learn more about each painting, and what they tell us about the menagerie on the Wimpole Estate, home to the Harley family.
Alex Bond
Alex Bond is Head of Collections on the Welbeck Estate. She is a professional curator with over 15 years of experience and a specialism in horological history. Alex is a keen researcher and social historian and enjoys sharing her knowledge with others.
