The Albukhary Foundation is providing significant support for a major new gallery to redisplay the collections of the Islamic world at the British Museum. The area, which will replace the existing Islamic World gallery on the north side of the museum and is considerably bigger, will lie at the heart of the museum. The museum […]
From 13 – 19 April, the UK will be flexing its green fingers and celebrating National Gardening Week, with events and activities to get the nation growing. National Gardening Week was launched four years ago by the RHS and since then it has grown into the country’s biggest celebration of gardening. Thousands of people, gardens, […]
York’s historic Mansion House will see its biggest investment since it was built in the 18th century thanks to a funding announcement from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). City of York Council has welcomed the award to help improve access, displays and conservation at the Mansion House. The HLF has granted £1,198,700 to support the […]
1. Al Haram Mosque – Macca, Saudi Arabia The holy Qur’an states that this was the first house built for humanity to worship Allah. The most famous monument in the world, Al Haram mosque or “Grand Mosque” as its also known as, is located in the city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. It is the largest […]
Enrich your visit to Blenheim Palace with huge variety of tours available throughout the year. From daily tours of the Palace, buggy tours of the Parkland or specialist talks & tours giving you a deeper insight into a range of topics, there is something to suit everyone’s interests. Visit Churchill’s Grave A buggy shuttle […]
Supported by Good Earth Part of the V&A India Festival 3 October 2015 – 10 January 2016 www.vam.ac.uk/fabricofindia | #FabricofIndia The Fabric of India will be the first exhibition to fully explore the incomparably rich world of handmade textiles from India. From the earliest known Indian textile fragments to contemporary fashion, the exhibition will illustrate […]
