Silk was and still is a luxury fabric. Silk is a natural fibre which is as strong as steel. The talk will look at the many uses of silk over the decades.

Generally associated with glory, honour and victory, medals also have a darker side, and this lesser known aspect of medallic art is well represented in the British Museum’s collection.

The challenge facing Kate Hunter and Kirstie Ross when researching and writing their book, Holding on to Home, was how to provide a new perspective on the Great War...

This event is fully booked. Anthony Russell, lecturer and researcher, discusses the history, impact, and changing role of Britain’s magnificent stately homes...It illustrates the most magnificent examples in all their grandeur and beauty, while considering...