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'Topophilia at 575 Wandsworth Road' This podcast delves into personal experiences of Topophilia, highlighting the significance of the National Trust property, 575 Wandsworth Road to discuss further exploration of engaging BAME audiences, particularly in London. Hosted by Siobhan Williams, New Museum School trainee at National Trust London, and Osterley Park and House Image: : Khadambi Asalache by Gered Mankowitz, C-type colour print, November 1988 © Bowstir Ltd / mankowitz.com Original Music by Culture& Archives & Digital Media Trainee, Eno Inwang

'Learning through remaking: embroidery in medieval England' In this podcast, Anna Laviniere, New Museum School trainee at the Museum of London speaks about her experience researching an embroidered Bible, and her attempt at remaking the Tudor rose motif featured on the cover. Image: 1577 Embroidered Bible at the Museum of London. © Museum of London Original Music by Culture& Archives & Digital Media Trainee, Eno Inwang

'Challenging Histories? How are we tackling the problematic collections and histories in our national heritage?' With a focus on Hidden Histories and problematic collections and history facing heritage organisations, what can and is being done? In this podcast, Molly Joyce, New Museum School trainee at National Trust Polesden Lacey takes us through the challenges in telling these stories. Image: Mrs Greville at Nuremburg © National Trust Images Original Music by Culture& Archives & Digital Media Trainee, Eno Inwang

'How I Made My Collection With Bertrand Von Steelenborg' In this podcast, Culture& Trainee Eno Inwang is joined by guest Archaeologist and Collector Bertrand Von Steelenborg as he reveals the stories behind his artefacts donated to the new Museum of The World. Image: Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art Original Music by Culture& Archives & Digital Media Trainee, Eno Inwang

'Think a likkle: Lineage of thought' Thomas Carlyle is one of the most influential figures you may never have heard of! He was a Victorian author and intellectual, who lived in the home now known as 'Carlyle’s house'. Thomas Carlyle wrote "The history of the world is but the biography of great men". Alan Moore’s 'Watchmen' breaks down the idea of how we tell the stories of those we consider 'great'. In this podcast, Ellie Ikiebe, New Museum School trainee at the National Trust – Carlyle's House, Fenton House, and 2 Willow Road, explores the question - 'Is there a lineage of thought?' Original Image by Ellieanorah Ikiebe Original Music by Culture& Archives & Digital Media Trainee, Eno Inwang

'Paul Robeson: A Life in Celebration' The Southbank Centre has hosted many influential musicians and artists over the years since it first opened in 1951, including one of the most interesting radical figures of the 20th century In this podcast, Ufuoma Essi New Museum School Trainee at the Southbank Centre discusses Paul Robeson, who’s life was inspiring both on and off the stage. His life was one of solidarity, resistance and celebration. Image: Courtesy of the Southbank Centre Archive collection Original Music by Culture& Archives & Digital Media Trainee, Eno Inwang

'The Spaces we Need' Commonly associated with the many country houses it owns, it might come as a surprise to some to learn that the National Trust was founded not just to protect country houses and their way of life, but to save green spaces for the benefit of the working class in London. In this podcast, Edinam Edem-Jordjie New Museum School Trainee at National Trust - Morden Hall examines the role of the National Trust and its founders in the open spaces movement and what the Trust is doing to uphold the legacy of the movement. Image: View of the parkland in July, Morden Hall Park, London. ©National Trust Images/John Millar Original Music by Culture& Archives & Digital Media Trainee, Eno Inwang

'Lets Talk Tokenism' In this podcast, Tabitha Deadman New Museum School Trainee at Keats House, City of London Corporation talks tokenism in LGBT+ History Month with Keats House Poet Dean Atta and curator/queer museum activist Claire Mead. Image: “Progress” Pride Flag by Daniel Quasar (quasar.digital LLC) Original Music by Culture& Archives & Digital Media Trainee, Eno Inwang

'Nothing to See Here' - National Trust Sutton House doesn’t have a collection native to the property, which is one of its main criticisms In this podcast Keilah Boyd New Museum School trainee at National Trust Sutton House puts forward the case that she believes this gives Sutton House greater freedom and more purpose; assessing the impact on property programming and interpretation. Image: Credit, Denis Gilbert Original Music by Culture& Archives & Digital Media Trainee, Eno Inwang

'Collecting or Hoarding? Sustainability of behind-the-scenes collections' - How can heritage collections keep growing in a way that is sustainable? In this podcast Morgan Beale New Museum School trainee at National Trust Rainham Hall speaks to National Trust curator Penelope Hines, and introduces the curator’s study at Rainham Hall, an unexpected addition to an exhibition that keeps more of the behind-the-scenes collection on public display. Image: Curator’s study at Rainham Hall. Image by: National Trust/Morgan Beale Original Music by Culture& Archives & Digital Media Trainee, Eno Inwang

'J.W Evans Silver Factory: the silver that helped to make Birmingham the second city.' - J.W Evans Silver Factory opened in the Jewellery Quarter in 1881 and helped to make Birmingham the ‘city of a 1000 trades’. In this podcast Gala Albas New Museum School trainee at English Heritage explores how J.W Evans went from a flourishing silver manufacturer to a fascinating place of heritage. We hear from the people who worked at the factory, as well as those that keep its spirit alive today, and listen to how the J.W Evans legacy can live on. Image: J.W Silver Factory Birmingham, 2008, English Heritage Original Music by Culture& Archives & Digital Media Trainee, Eno Inwang

'Protest, Power and Publications' - Britain in the 70s and 80s was rumbling with a Black community fighting for change. And while the spoken word of protest was crucial in working to achieve this, the printed word also played a role in galvanising and establishing freedom movements. In this podcast, Faustina Yawson, New Museum School trainee at London Metropolitan Archives, City of London, explores the link between publications and Black activism at the time. Using the Huntley Archives (LMA/4462, LMA/4463) to discuss how Black magazines, pamphlets and newspapers, worked to bring the Black community together and challenge Britain’s racism. Image: London Metropolitan Archives, City of London, LMA_4600_04_0518, Chris Schwarz Collection, Collage: The London Picture Archive, Copyright London Metropolitan Archives Original Music by Culture& Archives & Digital Media Trainee, Eno Inwang

'Liberty' - Learning about the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) members of Bletchley Park inspired a conversation about significant women in history. The name and story of Noor Inayat Khan was then mentioned. This ignited research about Khan’s life and her role as an Hon. Assistant Section Officer for the Special Operations Executive. In this podcast, Anika Begum, New Museum School trainee at Bletchley Park discusses the importance of Khan’s intelligence work in aiding the resistance movement in France during the Second World War. Image: Imperial War Museums. 2020. SPECIAL OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE (SOE) AND SPECIAL FORCES AGENTS DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR. © IWM, HU 74868. Original Music by Culture& Archives & Digital Media Trainee, Eno Inwang

Princess Louise – A Subversive Sculptor' - Princess Louise was just like her mother - intelligent, feisty, and a female artist. However, her identity as an accomplished artist is often overlooked or under-appreciated due to her royal status. In this podcast, Jasmina Gharres, New Museum School trainee at The Royal Collection Trust looks into the role of the female artist in the reign of Queen Victoria, and how her own daughter Louise came at the forefront of the female lead artistic sculpture movement of the 19th Century. Image: A female figure, Princess Louise, 4th daughter of Queen Victoria (1848-1939), Princess Louise (1848-71) c. 1858 to c. 1863 , Pencil, 7.4 x 5.1 cm (paper), Royal Collection Trust/ © Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2020 Original Music by Culture& Archives & Digital Media Trainee, Eno Inwang

Memory Palace: Inspiring Dialogue' by Denise Odong, New Museum School Trainee at Pitzhanger Manor and Gallery ,the former country villa of the prominent English architect, Sir John Soane; part of our New Museum School Podcast series produced with Chrome Media. In this podcast Denise discusses a recent art installation at Pitzhanger by interdisciplinary artist, Es Devlin. Devlin is known for her striking installations within art and stage design for theatre and music. She has designed stages for significant contemporary musicians such as 'Beyoncé', 'Kanye West', 'The Weeknd', 'Lorde', and many more. 'Memory Palace' filled the gallery with a personal atlas of the evolution of thought; a vast chronological landscape mapping pivotal shifts in human perspectives over millennia. Image: Memory Palace – Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery. PHOTO CREDIT: PETER MALLET Original Music by Culture& Archives & Digital Media Trainee, Eno Inwang

‘Museum Un-Watching' by Bayryam Bayryamali, New Museum School Trainee at Magnum Photos part of our New Museum School Podcast series produced with Chrome Media. What is a museum without objects of questionable origin? Who belongs in these spaces of cultural significance? Who holds the rights of representation over a museums possessions? In this podcast Bayryam Bayryamali attempts to answer each of these questions by investigating photography from Elliot Erwitt’s “Museum Watching” series. Image: ENGLAND. London. 1996. British Museum. © Elliot Erwitt/Magnum Photos Original Music by Culture& Archives & Digital Media Trainee, Eno Inwang

A podcast exploring the legacy of Liberian sculptor R.V Richards, detailing his life endeavours and his work as an arts and heritage advocate. Hosted by Hermenia Powers, New Museum School Trainee at Art UK part of our New Museum School Podcast series produced with Chrome Media. Many thanks to the University of Michigan for permission to use the MTiA radio archive. Image: R.V Richards, © From the Richards and Coleman Family Association (RCFA) featured in the 2006 reunion magazine Original Music by Culture& Archives & Digital Media Trainee, Eno Inwang

Chinese porcelain and ceramics: vessels that represent movement, exchange and connection. The Museum of Croydon contains a collection of over 200 Chinese ceramics and porcelain, dating from as early as the Han dynasty, all way through to the Qing dynasty. The collection is named after a gentleman called Raymond Riesco. How did it find its way to Croydon? Daisy Chan is a New Museum School trainee based at the Museum of Croydon. Music Credit: Sparkle of Life | Composer: Jonathan Slatter | © Sounds Visual Music Ltd.

Anthony Denney is probably the most iconic figure you’ve never heard of! He was an enigmatic and significant figure of 20th Century style, who lived at Rainham Hall in the 1960s. Denney was one of Conde Nast’s chief photographers and his work featured in British Vogue magazine. In this podcast, Dominic Neergheen, New Museum School trainee at National Trust Rainham Hall, uncovers the life of this extraordinary character. Music Credit: Sparkle of Life | Composer: Jonathan Slatter | © Sounds Visual Music Ltd.

Most people know about William Morris because of his popular textile and wallpaper designs. However, his fame has often overshadowed the talent and success of his daughter, May Morris. May was a pioneer of art embroidery, and a significant figure in the arts and crafts movement. This podcast shines new light on May Morris as an artist in her own right. Amber Marshall-Callaghan is a New Museum School trainee based at the William Morris Gallery. Music Credit: Sparkle of Life | Composer: Jonathan Slatter | © Sounds Visual Music Ltd.