The Domesday Book

Museum

The free, interactive museum showcases treasures from the archives including Domesday Book.

Some illustrated information about the museum's past exhibitions:

• The Secret State

  

  A chilling exhibition that looks at different aspects of government processes in the Cold War.

• Drink: The History of Alcohol 1690-1920

  

  This exhibition traces the history of beer and spirits, examining how governments have regulated the industry.

• Captains, Pirates and Castaways

  

  Compare the different leadership styles of Admiral Nelson, Captain Cook and Captain Bligh and how their reputations have informed ideas of heroism and notoriety.

• Movers and Shakers

  

  Discover just how much you can learn about British history and the people that shaped it.

• Inventors and Inventions

  

  Discover how key inventors and their inventions contributed to England's Industrial Revolution.

• Online Treasures

  

  We've picked some of the most historic documents and beautiful objects for you to enjoy online.