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“Bring some childlike wonder”: Bournemouth Oceanarium review

You might think that only a child would get any enjoyment from a trip to an aquarium, but as long as you bring some childlike wonder of your own, they can absolutely be places for adults, too. Bournemouth Oceanarium on the south coast of England was...

5 unmissable Yorkshire art exhibitions to see in July and August 2026

Yorkshire, often referred to as God’s own county, is chock full of stunning scenery, vivid city life and nature. But while the region may not be the first one people think of when it comes to art and culture, there is so much going on that –...

The Bayeux tapestry and the hidden history of the women who embroidered it

Stephanie Brown, University of Hull For the first time in nearly 1,000 years, the Bayeux tapestry is returning to Britain. The 70-metre embroidery will be displayed at the British Museum from September. The tapestry depicts the Norman Conquest of...

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