A GRAND DAY OUT
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For those looking to see what the future may hold, then a visit to the Science Museum (
sciencemuseum.org.uk), is always a delight, and for those who have an interest in robotics their latest exhibition, Robots, is a must- see. The exhibition looks at over 500 years of robotics, from a 16th century mechanical monk to one of the fi rst walking bipedal robots. Director of the Science Museum Group, Ian Blatchford, says: “This exhibition explores the uniquely human obsession of recreating ourselves, not through paint or marble but in metal. Seeing robots through the eyes of those who built them reveals much about humanity’s hopes, fears and dreams.”
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It feels like a tumultuous time for the world
at present and someone at the Imperial War Museum (
iwm.org.uk) clearly has their fi nger on the pulse since their latest exhibition, People Power: Fighting for Peace, looks at the history of protest in the 20th century. They have managed to gather a unique
Diana: Her Fashion Story at Kensington Palace
collection of over 300 items, spanning the First and Second World Wars, the nuclear disarmament campaigns of the Cold War and the street protests that dogged the Tony Blair government during the Iraq War, including the famous ‘Bliar’ posters. A fascinating exhibition proving that sometimes demanding your right to be heard can make a diff erence. Princess Diana was known throughout the
world for her charity work and her devotion to helping those less fortunate than her, yet
an undeniable part of her appeal was wrapped up in what she was wearing; often the inescapable fate of any female public fi gure. It is this aspect of her personality which
the Historic Royal Palaces (
hrp.org.uk) latest exhibition places under the microscope. Gathering a series of outfi ts from Diana’s life, from those early tentative public appearances to the bolder, more glamorous outfi ts that characterised her later life – fashion-lovers and fans will be in their element with this incredible exhibition. Finally, for all of you who have budding
A march of 2,000 anti-conscription protesters BASTOGNE WAR MUSEUM
The Second World War, as seen through the Battle of the Bulge, is brought to life thanks to three immersive ‘stage visions’.
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wizards in your ranks, then put October 20th in the diary, as this is when the British Library (
bl.uk) celebrates the 20th anniversary of the publication of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone with their exhibition, Harry Potter: A History of Magic. Gathering original drafts and drawings from J.K. Rowling and illustrator Jim Kay, this will be the perfect day out for any Potter fan. Book early as this one will be popular!
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Images: (R to L) Imperial War Museum (HU 3625) People Power: Fighting For Peace / The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum / Plastiques Photography, courtesy of the Science Museum / Richard Lea-Hair, Diana: Her Fashion Story
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