Historian Disputes 'Witches' Marks' on Historic English Buildings

Robyn Hitchcock, the esteemed 73-year-old musician, has released his latest album, "The Confuser," a collection inspired by "dead English blokes." Speaking with Stewart Lee, Hitchcock discusses his songwriting process, including writing "nasty songs" about his neighbors, and his eventual succe

Renowned for her roles in iconic soap operas, as part of the beloved Royle family, and even as a zombie pensioner, actress Sue Johnston has once again captured audiences' attention. This time, she stars in 'Ann Droid', a whimsical comedy created by Diane Morgan, which explores the relationship

At London's Spitalfields Festival, the New European Ensemble presented an unconventional concert, flipping the script on artistic inspiration. Instead of music about music, the audience experienced music inspired by words. Four composers—Kate Moore (Australia), Alice Yeung (Hong Kong), Seung-W

Amidst the sounds of swooping swifts, bounding hares, and fluttering butterflies, and within the serene embrace of an orchard, roaming chickens, and buzzing beehives, lies an unexpected artistic encounter. This seemingly idyllic English countryside setting serves as the backdrop for a remarkab

This summer's most eagerly awaited cinematic event promises to delve into profound discussions on cultural conflicts, classical literature, and the very essence of filmmaking. In a narrative turn as grand as those spun by ancient poets, the season's most talked-about movie is not a caped cr

The Baltic's "Close to Home" exhibition brings together the distinct artistic perspectives of Tish Murtha and Kuba Ryniewicz, both focusing on the quest for happiness in North East England. While featuring numerous commendable elements, the exhibition's disparate parts don't fully coalesce int