For this episode, I revisit a museum featured in season 1 – Ipswich Museum. This time, Tim Rousham from the visitor services team at the museum discusses two pattern-welded swords from the 9th century AD. Tune in to this episode to learn more about designing beautiful and effective swords and how their shape changed over time and why.

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The prisons – Colchester Castle – Past Matters

1. The prisons – Colchester Castle 41:35
2. A pair of huia birds – The Horniman Museum & Gardens 27:34
3. Two swords – Ipswich Museum 32:31
4. 1960s clock – Museum of the Home 18:29
5. 'Schooner approaching the harbour' – Compton Verney 19:42
6. Two smocks – The MERL 41:28
7. A patera – The Roman Baths, Bath 23:00
8. Three ceilings – Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery 36:16
9. Axminster carpet – Harewood House 27:21
10. 'Colt hunting in the New Forest' – Palace House 19:50