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Histories of Northamptonshire

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  • Gold and enamelled figure depicting King Henry VI as a saint © The Trustees of the British Museum

    King Henry VI Gold Figurine

    Gold figurine depicting Henry VI as a saint which was possibly originally fixed to a larger vpprestigious object such as a crown.

    Medieval 1485 - 1538 Medieval to Tudor

  • Safety curtain at Royal Theatre, Northampton © Photo by Marc Brenner

    Royal Theatre Safety Curtain (“Sipario Dipinto”)

    The Royal Theatre Safety Curtain, painted in 1978 by Northampton-based artist Sir Henry Bird, is both a vital safety feature and a striking work of art.

    1978 Modern

  • Bronze cast from clay maquete produced by sculptor Henry Moore © NMAG

    Madonna and Child Maquette

    Maquette (preliminary model) for Madonna and Child statue at St Matthews Church, Northampton. It was commissioned from the now-famous sculptor Henry Moore.

    1944- 5 Modern

  • Carved sandstone from the medieval castle of Northampton © NMAG

    Northampton Castle Stone

    This carved piece of sandstone comes from Northampton Castle, one of the most significant castles in medieval England.

    Norman 11th century Medieval to Tudor