Q. The return of that Green Lady Surely not A. Yes, she's back. Vladimir Tretchikoff's Green Lady, J.H. Lynch's Tina (hugging a tree trunk she stares provocatively from the picture, lips slightly
00:00 Mon 09th Jul 2001Q. What is Brit Art A. The 1990s witnessed an unprecedented international interest in contemporary British Art. 'Brit Art' was the broad ranging name given to this exciting and experimental art work.
00:00 Mon 07th May 2001A. Making the jump from a child's interest in drawing and painting to developing a real interest in art has not traditionally been the easiest of tasks. The best way to view art is to see the real
00:00 Mon 30th Apr 2001Somerset House is a spectacular neo-classical building in the heart of London, sitting between the Strand and the River Thames. Somerset House hosts open-air concerts and films, contemporary art and design exhibitions, family workshops and free guided tours of spaces usually hidden to visitors.
With such a varied hist...
15:37 Mon 24th May 2010An ever changing fantasy land enclosed by a dazzling city filled with glamorous unique hotels, five-star restaurants, lively casinos and relaxing health spas. You will be overwhelmed by the sheer number of attractions this captivating city has to offer.
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15:36 Mon 24th May 2010 Asks B. Camfield A. Madrid is a cosmopolitan city that is best seen at night when the streets are teeming with people in its many bars and restaurants. Information on what is going on in Madrid
00:00 Mon 15th Apr 2002 A. An American entertainer - real name Charles Sherwood Stratton. He was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, on 4 January, 1838, the son of a carpenter. Q. And what was unusual about him A.
00:00 Mon 25th Feb 2002Q. Two tonnes A. Not exactly: 1.8 tonnes of white Carrara marble, in fact. Q. Wouldn't an cast-iron statue have been more appropriate A. Just because she was known as the Iron Lady A bit
00:00 Fri 15th Feb 2002'You're no oil painting, Ma'am,' said the Daily Mirror in their critique of Lucian Freud's recent portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. This kind of reaction to the painting - though not usually so witty -
00:00 Fri 18th Jan 2002Asks patsymalta A. You are obviously after a good time during your trip to Belfast! Although Belfast is usually known for the Troubles and the sectarian divide within the city - people often forget
00:00 Mon 10th Dec 2001Q. Who was he A. John Lavery was born in Belfast in 1856, the son of a publican. His father was drowned at sea while emigrating to America in 1859. John's mother died soon afterwards and he was
00:00 Sat 03rd Nov 2001Asks esmeharrison A. Bath is one of the most picturesque cities in the UK - and among the top ten tourist locations in the country. It is best known for its hot springs, sweeping crescents with town
00:00 Mon 08th Oct 2001Q. Who is Frank Auerbach A. The British painter and printmaker Frank Auerbach was born into a Jewish family in Berlin in 1931. He was sent to England by his parents just before the outbreak of World
00:00 Mon 24th Sep 2001 Asks Milton A. Of course. There are loads of things to do and see in Milan - admittedly it is very stylish and is one of the world's leading fashion centres - but that shouldn't put you off. It is
00:00 Mon 09th Jul 2001Natural History MuseumAsks margiep A. There are a great many sites to see in Dublin, you'll be hard pushed to cover them all especially as Dublin is considered to be one of the best places to party
00:00 Mon 28th May 2001Asks howardpiercy A. Butlins holiday camps, or Butlins Family Entertainment Resorts as they are now called, are still going and there are three resorts left in the UK in Skegness, Minehead and Bognor
00:00 Mon 21st May 2001The British Museum is a museum of human history and culture in London. Its collections, which number more than seven million objects, are amongst the largest and most comprehensive in the world and originate from all continents, illustrating and documenting the story of human culture from its beginning to the present.
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15:37 Mon 24th May 2010The Garden Museum (formerly the Museum of Garden History) aims to become the leading national venue for exhibitions and debate on gardens and garden design. The museum covers the whole range of gardening, from royal gardens to allotments. The Garden’s focal point is the beautiful 17th Century inspired knot garden...
15:37 Mon 24th May 2010Kensington Palace is a royal residence set in Kensington Gardens in London. It has been a residence of the British Royal Family since the 17th century. Palace highlights include Queen Victoria’s bedroom, the King’s Gallery, the Sunken Garden, Mary of Modena’s bed, the King’s Staircase and the ne...
15:37 Mon 24th May 2010Bursting with history yet thriving on innovation, Glasgow boasts breathtaking Victorian architecture adding to the cultural vivacity of the city. Soak up the vibrant atmosphere with late night bars and embrace the truly dynamic city that wears its art on its sleeve, perfect for a girly weekend getaway.
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