Botanical Carvings in St Albans Cathedral's Lady Chapel Revealed
A restoration by Victorian sculptor John Baker transformed the Lady Chapel with carvings of orchids, fruits, and ferns, inspired by local women's plant collections.
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2,000-Year-Old Coin Used for Leeds Bus Fare Donated to Museum
A coin used to pay a bus fare in Leeds in the 1950s has been identified as a 2,000-year-old Carthaginian artifact. Discovered by a former transport cashier, it was kept for decades before being donated to Leeds Museums and Galleries for public display.
Friars Live and Pray Beside Leonardo's Last Supper
At Milan's Santa Maria delle Grazie convent, Dominican friars continue their centuries-old traditions of prayer and study while welcoming visitors to the site housing Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece.
The Plough and the Stars Review: Haunting Centenary Staging
The Abbey Theatre's centenary production of Seán O'Casey's political drama delivers a stark, modern interpretation with a tremendous cast navigating comedy and tragedy.
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Hay Festival 2026 Reveals Star-Studded Line-Up in Wales
The Hay Festival 2026 in Wales will feature over 500 events with headliners Emma Thompson, Dawn French, and activist Gisèle Pelicot, alongside authors, politicians, and comedians. Tickets are now available for members, with priority booking starting March
Museum Covers Slave-Owner Governor Portrait in History Reclamation
London Museum Docklands has concealed a portrait of former Bank of England governor Beeston Long with multicoloured cloth in an exhibition reclaiming Caribbean history, following concerns it could sanitise slavery connections.
Deutsche Börse Prize 2026: Photography on LGBTQ+ Life and Injustice
The Deutsche Börse photography prize 2026 exhibition in London features Donna Gottschalk's lesbian life images and works on women's prisons and fake facts, highlighting activism and marginalised voices.
Giant Cat and Back to the Future Reunion in Monday Photos
A massive feline sculpture in a European city and a nostalgic reunion of Back to the Future cast members were among the standout images from Monday's global photo roundup.
Kerouac's Private Letters Reveal Intimate Life in Exhibition
A new exhibition in New York showcases unseen letters and personal items from Jack Kerouac, offering a fresh perspective on the Beat legend beyond his literary myth.
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Independent's Influence List Exhibition at Outernet London
The Independent unveils its 2026 Influence List exhibition at Outernet London, celebrating 50 influential UK women across various fields with portraits and interviews, in partnership with Refuge charity.
Young People Embrace 'Grandma Hobbies' from Blacksmithing to Needlepoint
Young people are turning to tactile, analog hobbies like needlepoint, blacksmithing, and birdwatching to escape technology and reconnect with creativity, finding community and business opportunities.
Artist's Nappy Costume Performance Highlights Sewage Crisis
Performance artist Zack Mennell waded into polluted Thames wearing 24 adult nappies to protest sewage discharge, contracting Weil's disease from rat urine in the water while exploring themes of queerness and mental health.
Rare Charles Dickens Clothing Items on Display in London
A new exhibition at the Charles Dickens Museum in London will showcase rare surviving items of the author's clothing, including the linen shirt collar he wore during his fatal stroke in 1870, offering a glimpse into his flamboyant personal style.
Ken Turnell: Artist and Sculptor Dies Aged 77
Ken Turnell, an artist and teacher whose work included sculptures at major galleries and large-scale sand drawings on Tynemouth beach, has passed away at 77.
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Rufus Hound's The Mesmerist: Magical Family Mystery
Rufus Hound's The Mesmerist at Watford Palace Theatre blends magic, comedy, and a heartfelt tribute to his grandfather's legacy, with a twist worthy of Inside No 9.
Review: The Uncontainable Nausea of Alec Baldwin
A review of The Uncontainable Nausea of Alec Baldwin at New Diorama theatre, London, critiquing its undisciplined absurdism and reliance on AI-generated content.
UK Performing Arts 'Inhospitable' to Parents, Research Warns
Research reveals the UK performing arts industry is 'inhospitable to parents', with long hours and inflexibility driving mothers out. Actor Gemma Arterton advocates for structural change.
Row Over Madrid Site of Robert Capa's Iconic Photo
A heated dispute has broken out in Madrid over the future of a site linked to one of Robert Capa's most famous photographs, sparking debates on heritage and urban development.
Mary Berry's New Gardening Life After Bake Off
Dame Mary Berry, 90, discusses her major life changes, from downsizing to writing a debut gardening book, and shares her secrets to longevity and daily wine ritual.
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Brad Rimmer Photographs WA's Fading Wheatbelt Halls
Photographer Brad Rimmer documents the decline of Western Australia's wheatbelt halls, once vital social hubs, now often abandoned or repurposed, in a poignant exhibition at Fremantle Arts Centre.
Irish Borderlands Aim for UNESCO Literature Region Status
A plan to rebrand the Irish borderlands as a UNESCO 'region of literature' aims to create nine literary routes across 11 counties, celebrating writers from Jonathan Swift to Lisa McGee.
Crystal Palace: Engineering Marvel That Powered Britain's Dominance
New book reveals how the Crystal Palace's construction technologies underpinned British power, while challenging historical misconceptions about human technological progress.
Glasgow Arts Scene Crisis: Venues Close, Evictions Loom
Glasgow's celebrated arts scene is under threat as the Centre for Contemporary Arts shuts and Trongate 103 faces evictions, sparking fears over the city's cultural future and community impact.
Rose Wylie: First Female Painter in Royal Academy Solo Show
At 91, Rose Wylie becomes the first female painter with a solo exhibition in the Royal Academy's main galleries, discussing her late success and artistic freedom.
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UK Museums in Crisis: Should Tourists Pay to Save Free Entry?
London's free museums and galleries are struggling financially, sparking debate over tourist taxes, private donations, and government funding to preserve universal access.
Lothar Schmid's Chess Memorabilia Collection Auctioned in London
The extensive chess memorabilia collection of German grandmaster Lothar Schmid, featuring rare items from the 1972 'Match of the Century', will be auctioned at Sotheby's in London next month.
Sensory Kits and Smell Therapy for Modern Shakespeare
Hull Truck Theatre advises Macbeth audiences to bring scented tissues and offers weighted blankets to manage intense scenes, sparking debate on modern theatre accessibility.
Independent's 2026 List of 50 Most Influential Women Unveiled
The Independent has released its annual list of the 50 most influential women in the UK, featuring figures like Chloe Kelly and Shabana Mahmood, to mark International Women's Day with a theme of sacrifice and success.
UK Museums Hold Over 263,000 Human Remains
A Guardian investigation uncovers that 241 UK institutions possess more than 263,000 human remains, with many acquired unethically during colonial eras, sparking calls for repatriation.
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UK Museums Hold 260,000 Overseas Human Remains, MPs Decry
A Guardian investigation reveals UK museums hold over 263,000 human remains, many from former colonies, stored in sacrilegious ways, prompting calls for repatriation and ethical reforms.
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