Congratulations to the British Library in London, which won a prestigious award at the “Oscars of the museum world” this week. The library won the Innovation Award for Timelines: Sources from History at the 2010 Museums & Heritage Awards. These …
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7 May
2010
2010
Murder Killed The Radio Star murder mystery day in London
On a recent sunny Saturday, I put on my best Sherlock Holmes hat and joined five friends to solve a murder mystery presented to me as”Murder Killed the Radio Star” courtesy of A Door in a Wall. The day started …
Read more...20 Feb
2010
2010
Uncommon Nonsense: Alice in Wonderland Themed Treats in London
Excitement about Tim Burton’s new Alice in Wonderland film is still fizzing away, like a tempting “Drink Me” potion… Happily, there are plenty of places in London you can indulge in your Alice in Wonderland fantasies before the film finally …
Read more...24 Nov
2009
2009
Victorian Values – Late at the British Library
I’ve got a confession to make, after nearly three years in London, I’d never been to the British Library until last Friday. I picked a good night to initiate myself though, as it was Late at the Library’s Victorian Values …
Read more...29 Oct
2009
2009
Points of View: 19th-Century Photos at the British Library
This happy hippo is just one of the photos on display in the British Library‘s new exhibition, Points of View: Capturing the 19th Century in Photographs. The show documents the development of photography, from the camera obscura, to work by …
Read more...20 Oct
2009
2009
Grayson Perry: The Walthamstow Tapestry
If you’ve never been before, now’s an excellent time to visit the Victoria Miro gallery. A little off the beaten track, but more than worth the effort, this bright and airy space is one of the largest and most interesting …
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