The work of the engraver, designer and typographer Reynolds Stone (1909-1979) is extremely well-known, although his name is not. You’re likely to have not only seen Stone’s work, but also, in a sense, to own it: in the 1950s he designed the official coat of arms on...
Charles Dickens was born on February 7th, 1812, and went on to become one of the greatest writers of the Victorian era, and indeed one of the best writers of all time. More Than A Writer Dickens was, of course, a novelist – but he was also much more. He wrote hundreds...
What’s Your Story? National Storytelling Week 2023 is taking place from 30th January to 5th February. It’s a celebration of the wondrous power of creating and telling stories. Stories provide us with entertainment and escapism. Stories can also be educational;...
For many people, New Year has just finished… but millions of others across the world will soon be celebrating Chinese New Year. You may be aware that in 2023, Chinese New Year falls on 22nd January (the date changes each year, depending on the cycle of the moon). You...
In 2015, the Robin was named Britain’s national bird , scoring 34% of the vote and knocking the barn owl and blackbird into second and third place, with 12% and 11% respectively. The robin is, of course, the bird which we traditionally associate with Christmas. Its...
