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The best exhibitions to see for the First World War Centenary in 2014
The First World War Centenary sees thousands of exhibitions and events take place across the world. Here are the best First World War exhibitions to see this year in the UK.
Art
Tate Britain is comical, creepy and a little bit crazy for opening doors to British Folk Art
A provocative exhibition of overlooked art has opened the doors to a hoard of anonymous "hobbyists and eccentrics", says Mark Sheerin.
Archaeology
Eerie reconstructions show faces and diets of medieval men and women in Edinburgh graveyard
A five-year investigation into hundreds of bodies discovered at a former church graveyard in Edinburgh has revealed the look of medieval residents through forensic artwork.
History & Heritage
Goodbye Piccadilly - the buses that went to war at London Transport Museum
London Transport Museum explores the role of buses and bus drivers during the First World War, as well as life on the home front and the social changes that took place in wartime London.
Science & Nature
Science artist to build giant phone charger powered by 800 pieces of fruit and vegetable
Caleb Charland plans to make a huge organic charger with 800 pieces of fruit and vegetables in a work set to be unveiled in London’s Westfield shopping centre.
Curator's Choice
Curator's Choice: Meg McHugh on Olympic bike racing stars and boneshakers
A "very heavy" Boneshaker from 1868 and Victoria Pendleton's aerodynamic vehicle from the 2012 Olympics are among the highlights at MOSI's new exhibition.
First World War
English Heritage appeals to public to tag vast collection of First World War aerial photos
First World War Centenary planners and English Heritage are asking the public to share their knowledge of some of the sites shown in Britain from Above's collection of 95,000 photos.
