1616: Shakespeare and the year of his death
The 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death is being marked around the world this April. We explore why there is no record of his death being marked in London in 1616.
BRITAIN’s top 10… Shakespeare 400 events in 2016
We’ve picked out 10 of the biggest and best Shakespeare 400 events in the UK and around the world, from free online courses to amazing exhibitions, so you can celebrate the Bard wherever you are.
Celebrate Charlotte Brontë at the NPG
Get a fascinating insight into the celebrated author’s life and work at major new exhibition in London featuring never-before-seen personal items.
Shakespeare lights up London
A spectacular light show, Shakespeare Son et Lumière, will celebrate the bard’s links with London.
BRITAIN’s top 10… Shakespearean insults
Shakespeare is the cornerstone of high culture but he was also a master of the snarky put-down. Here are our top 10 Shakespearean insults.
BRITAIN’s top 10 Lewis Carroll quotes
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass are more than just children’s stories, they are also full of philosophy and truisms.
New Beatrix Potter story, Kitty in Boots, is out now
Manuscript for The Tale of Kitty-in-Boots was discovered in the V&A’s archive after being lost for 100 years.
Britain’s acting icons before they were famous
The launch of Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre's new Heritage Project allows unprecedented access to its digital archives and fascinating snapshots of Britain's acting icons before they became household names.
Many of Britain’s best-known actors, including...
BRITAIN’s top 10 Jane Austen quotes
Here, we gather her greatest pearls of romantic wisdom from one of Britain’s best-loved writers. Here are our favourite Jane Austen quotes.
Agatha Christie Festival celebrates queen of crime
Hundreds of events lined up in Torquay to honour the life, literature and legacy of Britain’s much-loved writer.
Agatha Christie has beguiled crime fiction readers with her much-loved whodunnits for 100 years, making her books...