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2011

June

Essence of Spring by Hannah McVicar

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M Shed draws on local talent

Bristol-based illustrators will have the opportunity to profile their work with a monthly program of exhibitions in M Shed's shop. The museum will......

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First exhibition announced at M Shed

M Shed has announced its first exhibition: Bristol and West: Photographs by Martin Parr.  The exhibition will feature 60 images selected from......

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2011

February

Adrian Tinniswood, Trustee of Bristol Museums, Development Trust

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First object installed in M Shed

An original 1920s K1 telephone box, the first British model to ever be produced is the first object to be installed in M Shed. Its installation marks......

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2010

December

Andy Council and Luke Palmer mural

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Contemporary art to welcome visitors to M Shed

When M Shed opens in 2011, visitors to the Living Bristol Gallery will be greeted by a stunning, specially commissioned wall painting: 'Window on......

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Bray and Slaughter start internal fit-out of cafe and events suite

Bedminster-based contractor Bray and Slaughter have started the internal fit-out of the ground floor café and the second floor event suite as well as......

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2010

August

Julie Finch and Rebecca Burton on the staircase at M Shed

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M Shed major building work completion and handover

The M Shed building was handed over to Bristol City Council earlier this week by building contractors BAM. This marks the completion of major building......

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Train arrives at M Shed

Historic trains Henbury and Portbury now have a new home inside M Shed. The purpose built area will house the trains when they are not taking......

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Lodekka bus

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Last stop for Lodekka bus

The much-loved - and well-ridden - green, double-decker Lodekka bus will make its final planned journey on Sunday, August 15 2010. The bus, once a......

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2010

July

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Postcards from the city

Over 60 people have taken part in a 'Neighbourhood Postcard Project'. The project is just one of many initiatives by the city council's museum service......

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2010

June

Trustees at M Shed

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New trustees lead M Shed appeal

Bristol Museums, Galleries and Archives service has appointed further Trustees to its Development Trust to lead the final phase of the funding appeal......

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