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Sephardi Voices UK Interview Mrs Hélène Alexander MBE

13th October 20222,228 views

Sephardi Voices UK was founded with the mission to record the experiences of the Sephardi and Mizrahi Jews from the Middle East, North Africa and Iran who settled in the UK. Our filmed interviews document the fascinating history, rich culture and vibrant traditions of the communities our interviewees left behind.

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Fan Making Workshops Recommence

29th July 20222,435 views

Our hugely popular fan-making workshops relaunch this season for the first time since March 2020!

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Hélène Alexander’s Memoirs

10th June 20222,399 views

A Life of Ups and Downs is now available to purchase at The Fan Museum for £25.00 per copy.

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Talking Fans: Season II

28th March 20221,350 views

Following on from the success of last year’s opening season of Talking Fans we are pleased to announce the start of Season II of Talking Fans, comprising four online presentations for Spring/Summer 2022. Delivered by the Museum’s expert curatorial staff, each of the talks will cover a different aspect of the multi-layered history, culture, and artistry of the fan.

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The Fan Museum launches partnership with Art UK

22nd February 20221,120 views

The Fan Museum is delighted to announce the launch of a new partnership with Art UK, the ‘online showcase for art in every UK public collection.  The project facilitates broader digital access to the Museum’s outstanding collections and spotlights our treasures on a platform which attracts a global audience of art, history and culture enthusiasts.

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The Fan Museum announces November 2021 Reopening

29th October 20211,048 views

Following an extended period of closure, The Fan Museum is pleased to announce its reopening to the public on Wednesday 10 November 2021.

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