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Photographer Jean-Claude Wicky links Cornwall with Bolivia in Mineros, Bolivia at Geevor
A "stunning" show in the fitting setting of Cornwall's Geevor Tin Mine displays photos taken by a Swiss photographer during 17 years of visits to Bolivian mining centres.
Museum of London exhibition lifts the lid on modern day slavery in the capital
Freedom from: Modern slavery in the capital at the Museum of London and Museum of London Docklands exposes the truth concerning slavery and human trafficking through startling testimonies and photographs
The Culture24/7: History and Heritage Museum picks for August 2011
With the summer holidays in full swing here’s our pick of seven history and heritage museum exhibitions, openings and events to check out in August.
The Culture24/7 Summertime Special: Re-enactments and living history events
It's summertime so break out the codpieces, wimples and swords for this Culture24/7 summertime special of recommended re-enactments and living history spectaculars.
Social Archive One: An Economic Forecast of Shoreditch at Rivington Place
The first stage in a three-year project that aims to map the fallout from the economic crisis in London's Olympic boroughs is being showcased at Rvington Place.
Curator's Choice: The Roman Frontier Gallery, Tullie House
Keeper of Archaeology Tim Padley tells us about unscrupulous rebels, rare jugs, the real face of Rome and the planning behind the space.
War Horse heads to English Heritage Festival of History for dramatic World War I trench recreation
The set building team behind Stephen Spielberg's War Horse movie will be at the Festival of History in Northamptonshire with a recreated World War I battlefield.
Bristol's new museum, the £27 million M Shed, tells a thousand stories from the port city
Bristol's newest museum pits 14th century foundation stones against Wallace and Gromit and much more.
Bank of England to offer rare public summer tours of Threadneedle Street headquarters
Step inside the building the Bank of England has called home since 1734 with a series of rare inside tours this summer.
From William the Conqueror to the 21st century: 900 Years of Living History at Farnham Castle
A display featuring a curved wall and tower and ceramic bishop heads tell the story of Farnham Castle in Surrey.
Ulster Transport Museum opens two exhibitions commemorating Titanic's launch 100 years ago
Northern Ireland celebrates 100 years since the completion of the Titanic in its dockyards with a double bill of exhibitions.
Ulster Transport Museum reveals ambitious living history element for TITANICa exhibition
TITANICa will create a "living history experience" of the people who built and travelled on infamous Belfast ship the Titanic.
Eglinton Tournament watercolours to form momentous double show for East Ayrshire
The Dick Institute and Dean Castle in Kilmarnock will host two major exhibitions based on a festival from the Gothic Revival.
King Edward Mine Museum brings carnival to Camborne for momentous May Day celebration
The King Edward Mine Museum is preparing for a spectacular day of machines, music and dance in celebration of May Day.
In Pictures: Glorious Victorian house Preston Manor reopens for summer season in Brighton
See inside the kitchen, bedroom, dining room and walled garden as the magnificent Victorian house reopens to the public.
