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Lynne Gibson

Alchemy and Adventure: a history of exotic colours and poisonous pigment

8 January 2024 MKHA Webmaster 0

In our modern world it’s easy to take colour for granted. Yet before organic chemistry the most desirable pigments were often exotic or poisonous.
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MKHA Member events

  • Bradwell Windmill Open Days

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  • Discover Bucks Museum

    Festival of Archaeology

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  • Cosgrove Canal Festival & Craft Fair

    19 June 2025 0
  • Guided walk around Olney – South End

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MKHA member websites

  • Lessons from History?

    8 May 2021 0
  • The Whitworths and Turvey Mill

    26 April 2021 0
  • John Chilton

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