19th December 2022
Hi, my name is Jack, and I am the Collections Assistant volunteer at the Charterhouse. I have been with the museum for almost two years; during my MA course in Museum Studies, I applied for a placement there, although this had to be postponed owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. What started off as working... continue
16th September 2021
Hi! I am Rosie. I am delighted to have had the opportunity to participate in an eight-week placement at the Charterhouse as a student of Art Gallery and Museum Studies at the University of Leicester. Initially I was confused about my specific future career options, however, I was focused on finding smaller... continue
1st April 2020
In the second of her two posts about the Charterhouse tapestries, our Museum, Collection and Learning Manager Gabriella Swaffield describes the work of the conservator… Back at the studio, Marilyn explained that 90% of her work so far focused on split repair, which occurs mainly at the top of the... continue
10th September 2019
Shiyu Gong has just finished her 8-week placement at the Charterhouse, as part of her MA course in Museum Studies at the University of Leicester. Here she looks back at what the experience was like, and what she learned… The Charterhouse is very special that it is combined by museum and almshouse.... continue
5th September 2019
Our visitor host Kayden Rodger has been working with David Fletcher to create 3D images of some of our incredible spaces. Here she tells us about this project as an exciting finale to her time here at the Charterhouse. An unfortunate truth in life is that there are so many wonderful places to visit across... continue
28th April 2017
Deposition of Christ from the Cross is an oil on canvas painting by Royal Academician and former Brother of the Charterhouse Robert Medley. The work can be viewed in the chapel cloister to the left of the entrance to the chapel. The inspiration for this piece is The Descent from the Cross by Flemish... continue
