Radiocarbon Dating
Best known for its massive Turbine Hall exhibition space, and the place to go to see the work of artists such as Picasso, Dali, Warhol and Rothko. Relive the history of the army from the British Civil Wars to the modern day, through a showcase thousands of inspiring objects. There are a number of scientific techniques which can be used to date antiquities, but probably the best known and most frequently used is radiocarbon or 14C dating.
Radiocarbon dating is possible because of the existence in nature of a tiny amount of 14C, or radiocarbon, a radioactive isotope of carbon. The atmosphere of mystery around the assembly greatly adds to the excitement of the visit.
What’s on - National Gallery Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt, Gainsborough, Turner, Renoir and Van Gogh are just some of the artists showcased on the walls of the National Gallery. Couples will be allocated their very own picnic blanket and ice-breaker hamper, filled with sharing food, refreshments and everything couples need to get tongues wagging to build genuine connections.