Projects

HMS Warrior, Dry-Docking

Transfer HMS Warrior to a dry dock for a thorough examination and repainting of the hull.

18 January 1994

Acquisition of one of the largest Roman treasurs ever to have been discovered in Britain.

22 February 1994

Acquisition of chattels as well as capital works, and an endowment for Hopetoun House, built in 1699

22 November 1994

Acquisition of 150 acres of chalk downland

26 July 1994

Endowment for and repairs to Holmwood House, in Cathcart on the southern fringe of Glasgow, built in

28 February 1994

Acquisition of silver-gilt dish by P Harache I with London hallmark.

19 April 1994

Acquisition at auction of ledgers from the Harpmakers, Erard, established by Sebastien Erard (1752-1

20 December 1994

Acquisition of the archive of John Evelyn the diarist and his family, 16th -19th centuries, includin

20 December 1994

Acquisition of 30 hectares of saltings along the River Dyfi, to be managed jointly with the RSPB.

18 January 1994

Acquisition and transportation to the museum of a single-room outshot house dating from the early 18

28 June 1994