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Inside historic London mansions and stately homes: ornate interiors and striking architecture on show across the capital

From Hackney’s oldest house to a 1700s architectural ‘experiment’, some of London’s most striking properties are open to visitors this weekend. Here’s our pick of the best.

Evening Standard · May 31, 2022

Five royal dogs who reigned before corgis and their personalities revealed

Royal historian Dr Ed Owenssheds a light on British canine history through the ages of the monarchy to the modern day, from Henry VII's lucky pet greyhound to Queen Victoria's loud dachshund

Daily Mirror · May 30, 2022

Henry VIII review – even gold phalluses can’t bring little-seen Shakespeare to life

The sexy makeover with dildos and inflatable testicles doesn’t work and the text additions only highlight the disjointedness

The Guardian - UK · May 29, 2022

15 Captivating Films About Royal Life and the Monarchy

Watch these movies if you wish there was more of 'The Crown' on the way.

Marie Claire · May 13, 2022

Holyrood to debate 'Henry VIII' powers in Covid Recovery Bill

HOLYROOD is deciding whether to pass sweeping new laws which would allow the Government to enforce lockdowns without parliamentary approval.

The National (Scotland) · May 12, 2022

‘There’s a lot going on!’ History-making director of musical Six celebrates Tony award nominations

Lucy Moss, who at 26 became the youngest female director of a Broadway musical, is now writing a new show and a film with co-creator Toby Marlow

The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2022

A castle to yourself: 10 famous UK properties to book a holiday stay

Stay at these historic piles and you get to experience them after all the tourists have gone home

The Guardian - UK · May 1, 2022

Key figure in musical history to be celebrated at Walker Art Gallery

John Blanke performed at the funeral of Henry VII in 1509

Liverpool Echo · Apr 28, 2022

Story of Henry VIII’s Black trumpeter to be told at Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool

Musician was one of the first people of African descent to have visual and written record in Britain

The Guardian - UK · Apr 20, 2022

The end of the suit: has Covid finished off the menswear staple?

While formal clothing was already in decline in the years before the pandemic, working from home has accelerated the trend, and in the office smart casual rules

The Guardian - UK · Apr 18, 2022