LONDON (REUTERS).- Plans to erect a floating walkway on London’s River Thames, affording spectacular views of forgotten parts of the city, got a major boost on Friday by securing up to 60 million pounds ($97.5 million) in funding. London Mayor Boris Jo…
Salvador Dalí’s Iconic Alice in Wonderland Sculpture Makes Its Debut Appearance in the UK
LONDON.- Modern Masters Gallery and The Dalí Universe are pleased to announce Dalí and the City, an outdoor installation of Salvador Dali’s Alice in Wonderland monument, previously unseen in the UK. The unveiling of this monumental piece coincid…
Keats Love Letter to Return to Keats House Following Successful City of London Corporation Bid
LONDON.- The City of London Corporation, supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has bought a love letter written by the poet John Keats to Fanny Brawne at Wentworth Place (now Keats House) in 1820. The letter was bought at auction in London for
British Council Appoints West Kowloon Cultural District Authority CEO as New Director for Arts
LONDON.- The British Council – the UK’s international cultural relations organisation – has appointed Graham Sheffield as its new Director Arts. Martin Davidson, British Council Chief Executive said: “I am delighted to announce that G…
British Council Appoints West Kowloon Cultural District Authority CEO as New Director for Arts
LONDON.- The British Council – the UK’s international cultural relations organisation – has appointed Graham Sheffield as its new Director Arts. Martin Davidson, British Council Chief Executive said: “I am delighted to announce that G…
Bishopsgate Institute, Designed by Charles Harrison Townsend, to Unveil £7 Million Refurbishment
LONDON.- A remarkable architectural gem that sits between the City of London and Spitalfields will be unveiled in June this year, restored to its former glory. Built in 1895, Bishopsgate Institute was designed by Charles Harrison Townsend who went on t…
Bishopsgate Institute, Designed by Charles Harrison Townsend, to Unveil £7 Million Refurbishment
LONDON.- A remarkable architectural gem that sits between the City of London and Spitalfields will be unveiled in June this year, restored to its former glory. Built in 1895, Bishopsgate Institute was designed by Charles Harrison Townsend who went on t…
1960s Mini Coopers Temporarily Trade Places with the Lord Mayor’s State Coach
LONDON.- Three Minis used by Paramount Pictures to promote the 1969 film The Italian Job have taken up temporary residence in the Museum of London’s City Gallery, downstairs in the new Galleries of Modern London. The Minis will remain here until…