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Castles across the country are putting together amazing activities in honour of the Queen’s reign
Portable, practical, timeless and durable: the importance of the role of jewellery in tracking the progress of civilisation cannot be overestimated, says our expert John Benjamin. Mirroring changes in social and economic custom and behaviour, its sheer indestructibility has meant that, whether a simple gold ring or opulent tiara, jewellery has long acted as a lightning conductor to the past
Arts Society Lecturer Susan Kay-Williams, curator of a new embroidery show, unpicks the history of the medium, revealing a world of hidden messages, national pride and a movement to keep destitution from the door
Jane Audas reveals how a prolific designer is finally getting her dues at the William Morris Gallery
Discover clay masters, the wonder of the Thames and a sea of interwar creativity
Curator Amy de la Haye talks us through some of the incredible pieces now on show at the Garden Museum