Graffiti used to be considered a transient form of art. The makeshift canvas of a mundane wall, transformed by a few sprays of paint, into a beautiful mural, tagged by its author…..until it is painted over and the mundane white wall restored. That was until the early 1980s graffiti boom which turned the streets into art galleries and Street… More Street art – theatre
William Shakespeare was born on 23 April and died on his birthday in 1616. To mark the 400th anniversary of his death there are a number of commemorations taking place. The Complete Walk This weekend Shakespeare’s Globe has organised a celebration of Shakespeare’s plays called The Complete Walk. There will be 37 specially-made 10 minute films… More Celebrating Shakespeare
Today is the Queen’s 90th birthday Today the Queen becomes the first British monarch to reach 90 and become a nonagenarian. There are a number of official events starting in May to mark The Queen’s 90th birthday. Thursday 12 – Sunday 15 May: The Queen and Members of the Royal Family will attend a pageant… More Happy 90th Birthday
The Queen celebrates two birthdays Each year the Queen celebrates her actual birthday (21 April) and her official birthday (a Saturday in June). Why two dates? When the monarch’s actual birthday is not in the summer, an official date is selected to mark the Sovereigns’ birthday. For example although King Edward VII was born on 9 November, his official… More Queen’s 90th birthday
Graffiti The early 1980s graffiti boom gave art back to the people, turning the streets into art galleries. In Brixton graffiti was seen as a way to brighten the area rather than as a problem. Consequently, the council began commissioning street art. Brixton now has a lot of art adorning it streets, which the London Mural Preservation… More David Bowie mural becomes listed
Easter Exploration Of The V&A Museum On Saturday 26 March, come to the Victoria & Albert Museum, Kensington for an Easter hunt themed around the best art from north of the border. Teams, up to four people, must book tickets in advance. Created by Treasure Hunts In London, this adventure will take you on a… More Eggs-actly how you should be spending your Easter Saturday
Who will be delivering the Easter treats to you? In the UK Easter eggs are delivered by the Easter Bunny. However, in Switzerland it is a cuckoo that delivers eggs, and in the Westphalia region in Germany, they are delivered by a fox. Australia’s treat bringer. Australians don’t welcome an Easter bunny. Rabbits were only introduced to the continent… More The Easter Bilby
Instead of giving eggs this year, how about giving the gift of adventure with a Treasure Hunts in London gift voucher? Just think how much fun your friends and family will have exploring London’s heritage on a Treasure Hunt. They may choose a trip around the parks of Vauxhall or an exploration of street art in Brixton. Or they may… More Easter Gift Vouchers
Did you know the Easter Bunny was originally a hare? Yes, there is a difference! Hares are larger, haven’t been domesticated, and live in flattened nest-like areas of grass called forms rather than underground. Where did this idea start? The legend of the Easter Bunny can be traced back to a 16th-century German character named Osterhase, or “the Easter Hare.”… More An Easter Hunt for adults that does not involve the Easter Bunny
National Drink Wine Day February 18 Wine has played an important role in history, religion and relationships. The United States annually celebrates National Drink Wine Day on 18th February. Research by the University of Alberta in Canada proved that resveratrol, a compound found in red wine, offers similar to the benefits of working out. Other studies show… More National Drink Wine Day