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The spectacle maker

Born into the eyewear business 80 years ago, Lawrence Jenkin still designs and makes glasses, while supporting and inspiring the generations of designers following him.

  • In pictures

The Victorian perspective on spectacles

When spectacles began to proliferate in the 19th century, some commentators were alarmed. Gemma Almond reveals how the Victorians came to embrace eyewear.

  • Article

Paris Morgue and a public spectacle of death

Known as the “only free theatre in Paris”, La Morgue was a popular place for the public to view cadavers on display.

  • Book extract

The psychology of Ouija

Explore the science behind table tilting and Ouija boards, and discover how the unscrupulous still make money from exploiting the ‘ideomotor’ effect.

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  • Spectacles
  • Spectacles: Contemporary Woodcarving.
  • Spectacles and cases, 18th century
  • Spectacles and cases, 18th century
  • Spectacles and cases, 18th century
  • Spectacles and cases, 18th century
  • Spectacles and cases, 18th century
  • Spectacles 14th century. Portrait of St. Paul.
  • Spectacles of the 16th and early 17th century.
  • Horn rimmed spectacles, 4 types.
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Seeing is Believing

In our building
Past
  • Gallery tour

STT Tour of Smoke and Mirrors

Information Point
Past

Part of Access Tours and Discussions

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Performance by Dr Matthew L Tompkins

Gallery 1
Past

Part of Smoke and Mirrors Live Performances

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