Big Ben, arguably the world's most famous bell, will be falling silent this year as part of a much needed-restoration on the clock. With parliamentary sources worried about the state of this icon of Britishness, the programme of works will cost £29m, will take three years and will involve repairs to the clock's hands, mechanism and pendulum. Big Ben's peals will go silent as the workmen go about … [Read more...]
Anniversaries, art and adventure in 2017!
Luther 500 It's been 500 years since the Protestant Reformation begun with Martin Luther - when the religious world changed on its axis forever and marked a split with Rome. This was a time when Luther made his 95 theses known to the world and his influence can be felt on all aspects of modern-day life from culture, to language to education. He was also responsible for translating the bible into … [Read more...]
Lifestyle: Lockwood Kipling – Arts and Crafts in the Punjab and London
The lifestyle series: The lifestyle series takes a look at what’s hot and must sees in London and around the world under five main headings – What, Where, Why, When and Anything Else. What is it? Lockwood Kipling: Arts and Crafts in the Punjab and London explores the history of the V&A’s collections through the life of Lockwood Kipling (father of Rudyard) who played a significant role in … [Read more...]
The lights grow dim on Piccadilly
The enormous light show that is Piccadilly Lights and arguably one of London's most iconic viewpoints, is going dark this January. The owner of this unique West End site, Land Securities, is planning to replace the current LEDs with Europe's largest single digital screen which will retain its famous curved shape, surface area and its ability to have a patchwork appearance. This upgrade, debuting … [Read more...]
What does a festival mean to you?
A new book from Expedia and MustLoveFestivals could change the way you think about them It's a modern perception that when a festival is mentioned, it has to be a muddy music-fest requiring wellies, tents and appealing to 20-something year olds, hipsters or those re-discovering their youth. That is actually far from the case and as a just-released e-book from the founder of #MustLoveFestivals - … [Read more...]
Lifestyle: You Say You Want a Revolution? Records and Rebels 1966-1970
The lifestyle series: The lifestyle series takes a look at what’s hot and must sees in London and around the world under five main headings – What, Where, Why, When and Anything Else. What is it? Opening 10th September, You Say You Want a Revolution? Records and Rebels 1966 – 70 is a new major exhibition from the V&A, that will explore the era-defining significance and impact of the late … [Read more...]
Just like that…
Great news for comedy fans as the Victoria & Albert Museum acquires Tommy Cooper archive of jokes and props but sadly no fez! The collection, which will open to the public in the autumn in the V&A’s Theatre and Performance Galleries, is the largest collection of its kind tracing the life and legacy of the much-loved British comedian Tommy Cooper (1921 - 1984). The Tommy Cooper … [Read more...]
We have our dream job, do you?
Over a quarter (26%) of men and women in the UK dreamed of a job involving exploration or scientific discovery when they were children - most of whom (35%) experimented with plans to become a scientist, according to new survey by money-saving website Voucherbox.co.uk. The Voucherbox survey reveals the top childhood dream jobs that working Brits aspired to as children, including 18% who wanted to … [Read more...]
Lifestyle: Heineken Experience
The lifestyle series: The lifestyle series takes a look at what’s hot and must sees around the world under five main headings – What, Where, Why, When and Anything Else. What is it? Housed inside Heineken’s historic brewery in the centre of Amsterdam, the Heineken Experience is an interactive museum that will take you on an exciting, behind-the-scenes journey through the wild world of one of … [Read more...]
Lifestyle: Van Gogh Museum
The lifestyle series: The lifestyle series takes a look at what’s hot and must sees in London and around the world under five main headings – What, Where, Why, When and Anything Else. What is it? Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, which maintains the world’s largest collection of the works of the world’s most popular artist - Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) including his paintings, drawings and … [Read more...]
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