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Chopin and Poland explored at the British Library
The British Library is marking Frédéric Chopin's 200th birthday with an exhibition examining his Polish heritage.
"Father of modern hymns" - John Stainer Archive acquired by Durham University
Durham University has been given the archive of John Stainer, whose influence can still be heard in churches and cathedrals up and down the country.
National Library of Scotland celebrates Chopin's final musical tour
The National Library of Scotland is hosting a Chopin display documenting the composer's last ever musical tour.
Letters of Austen, Nelson and Saxon King find new home at Kent History Centre
Planning permission has been granted for the new Kent History Centre and Library in Maidstone, housing historic material dating back to 699 AD.
British Library puts Captain Scott's final diary online
Digital versions of Captain Scott's last three diaries have been made available online by the British Library as part of their ground-breaking Turning the Pages initiative.
Sir Roy Strong gifts trove to Bodleian Library
The celebrated writer, broadcaster and former museum director Sir Roy Strong has announced that he will donate a wealth of personal material to Oxford University's Bodleian Library.
Public help Brontë Parsonage Museum discover new artefacts
The Brontë Parsonage Museum in Yorkshire has acquired new items which once belonged to the family of writers after asking local residents to come forward with their antiques.
Wordsworth House inches from disaster as flooding devastates historic properties
Wordsworth House, the birthplace of poet William Wordsworth, has escaped total destruction by "about two inches" in the flooding which has devastated North-West England.
Cornelius Cardew and the Scratch Orchestra at London Drawing Room
The work of experimental British composer Cornelius Cardew and the Scratch Orchestra has gone on show at the The Drawing Room in London.
First images of stunning new Liverpool Central Library released
Liverpool City Council has announced that Inspire Partnership will carry out the £50 million redevelopment of Central Library after beating competition from three other shortlisted organisations.
Prescriptions for Rudolph Hess and Nazi spy executed at the Tower acquired by Royal Armouries
Prescriptions for Hitler’s deputy Rudolph Hess and a Nazi spy executed at the Tower of London are among an unusual crop of items acquired this week by the Royal Armouries.
Tube tales for readers as Central Line Stories reveal Underground truths
Alex Hopkins speaks to Sarah Butler, the London writer who has been inside the cabs of dozens of London Underground drivers to produce a book of moving stories from the Tube.
Gerald of Wales returns to National Museum Wales after 20 years
National Museum Wales is travelling back 820 years to the time of the great chronicler Gerald of Wales who wrote Journey Through Wales, a stirring account of gathering recruits for the Third Crusade...
Lichfield lights up to celebrate Dr Samuel Johnson's 300th birthday
Lichfield is hosting many celebrations this weekend to honour Samuel Johnson, the writer of the first dictionary, who was born in the town.
Royal costumes to Worsted wool - latest Designated collections revealed
A unique collection of costumes worn by Kings, Queens and courtiers and an archive chronicling one of England's foremost business histories are among the latest collections to be awarded Designated...
