Millicent Fawcett: The First Woman In Parliament Square
On 24 April 2018 the first statue of a woman was unveiled in Parliament Square. Who is Millicent Fawcett and why is she being remembered in this historic political space?...
Dorich House: The Home, Studio & Gallery of Dora Gordine
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April 17, 2018
Tucked away in leafy Kingston is the home, studio and gallery of Dora Gardine, Estonian sculptor, 1895-1991 . Have a look around Dorich House, a true London gem....
A Tour of Turner’s House in Twickenham
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April 15, 2018
Newly restored and open to the public, I discovered a fresh view of JMW Turner at his House in Twickenham....
Novo Cemetery: East London’s Secret Jewish Burial Ground
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April 13, 2018
Tucked behind the Queen Mary University of London Campus is a very strange sight. A calm and quiet burial ground! Discover Novo Cemetry, the hidden Jewish graveyard in Mile End....
Tracey Emin at St Pancras International
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April 11, 2018
"I Want My Time With You" by Tracey Emin now graces the Terrace Wires at St Pancras International. Using her trademarks neon handwriting, what's the story behind it?...
Inside the Natural History Museum Spirit Collection
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April 10, 2018
South Kensington's Natural History Museum has far more on offer than dinosaurs, join me for a look inside The Spirit Collection; full of monstrous and surprising specimens not usually on display! ...
The Spitalfields Roundels: History Embedded In The Pavement
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April 9, 2018
Across E1 you can spot subtle bronze circles embedded in the pavement. But what’s the story of these Spitalfields plaques?...
London’s Most Eye-Catching Weathervanes and the Stories Behind Them
Look up. No, right up! See that glinting in the sunlight? London weathervanes can range from the standard arrow to the downright mad. Here are the best the city has to offer and the surprising history of each one....
The New Fourth Plinth: Michael Rakowitz
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March 28, 2018
Move aside David Shrigley's big thumbs up. We have a new fourth plinth artwork in town. The work by Michael Rakowitz is politically charged and sure to provoke debate. So what's it all about?...
The Cornhill Devils: A Nasty Surprise in The City
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March 24, 2018
If you look up at the highest point in the City of London, you're in for a fright. Staring down at you are the contorted faces of the Cornhill Devils. But why are they here?...
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