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Celebrating Shakespeare’s Birthday: A Glimpse into His Life and Legacy William Shakespeare, known across the world for his remarkable literary contributions, was born (and died) on April 23. This date […]
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If you go through the Blackfriars Bridge underpass on the south bank of the Thames look out for this tiled replica of a picture which appeared in the Illustrated London […]
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As the centenary of the Great Exhibition approached, politicians had begun to ask whether a celebration in the same vein might operate as a tonic to lift the nation’s spirits. […]
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3rd May 1951, King George VI declared The Festival Britain open with venues in London and across the country. It was a national exhibition designed with the aim of promoting […]
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Much of what was built for the Festival of Britain was temporary and after the event was dismantled. In both Wales and Scotland, little remains. In London some remarkable examples […]
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The Festival of Britain stands as a historic milestone, providing numerous opportunities for women artists and designers to showcase their talent. One prominent artist, Barbara Hepworth, received two significant public […]
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