History & Heritage
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Battle of Britain 70th anniversary: The Ops Room at the Imperial War Museum, Duxford
As IWM Duxford prepares for its Battle of Britain weekend, Richard Moss explores the base's former nerve centre.
RAF Museum unveils plans to recover preserved German bomber from the Channel
The RAF Museum and Wessex Archaeology are to recover a remarkably preserved WWII German bomber from the seabed off the Kent coast.
David Cameron and Robin Gibb urge public to raise £1.9 million for Bomber Command capsule
The public are being given the chance to have their messages left in a time capsule under an enormous UK war memorial.
Coventry's hidden links with Egypt uncovered in Pharaoh Akhenaten show at Herbert Museum
A week-long preview exhibition in Coventry uses an ancient carving to reveal the city's links with Egypt's Tell el-Amarna.
First Garden City Heritage Museum celebrates Letchworth locals in World War Two display
An exhibition at The First Garden City Heritage Museum charts how local people in Letchworth contributed to the war effort.
Last Chance to See: Drawn to Danger - War Artists at Work at Melton Carnegie Museum
As US combat troops depart Iraq Melton Carnegie Museum explores the British soldier’s experience of the conflict.
Archive photos reveal the human story of Duxford during the Battle of Britain
Visitors to Duxford during the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain should visit a photographic exhibition that portrays the men and women who fought from the base in 1940.
Culture24 Listings Pick: Annual Beetle Mania show at Crich Tramway Village in Derbyshire
Curvy cabriolets and blue bubbles in a treat for classic car fans this weekend as the annual Beetle fest heads to Crich.
Bronze Age henge discovered in Hertfordshire field could be human cremation burial site
The archaeologist leading the investigation into a Bronze Age henge in Letchworth gives Culture24 the inside story.
Handel House Museum gives a glimpse inside Jimi Hendrix's London flat in Hendrix at Home
The 18th century townhouse where Hendrix once lived opens its doors with tours, guitars, gig tickets and memorabilia.
In Dreams and Michael Patterson-Carver combine for show at Timothy Taylor Gallery
A set of leading European artists combine with American debutant Michael Patterson-Carver at the gallery's new show.
White Horses and Hill Figures gallop into 2011 as Wiltshire Heritage Museum extends show
The public have been given an extended chance to find out about some of the country's most mysterious hill carvings.
Art must-sees: September
Another monthly glimpse of what gallery-goers can expect at six exciting venues and events nationwide. From Edinburgh to Cardiff, we pick some favourites
Ask A Curator becomes hottest global Twitter topic
Museums and galleries across the world are answering questions thrown at them on Twitter today as the inaugural Ask A Curator campaign takes the site by storm.
Pair of shows tell history of London's New River and Smithfield Market at Guildhall Art Gallery
The stories of two key sites from London's heritage give fresh insights into the history of the city, says Kathleen McIlvenna.
