Queen Elizabeth II Garden Opens in Regent's Park Next Week
A new two-acre memorial garden dedicated to Queen Elizabeth II opens in Regent's Park on April 27, featuring climate-resilient plants, a pond, and wildlife habitats.
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Izal Toilet Paper's Wartime History and Modern Letters
Discover the unique history of Izal antiseptic toilet paper used in World War I and World War II, alongside reader letters on sustainability, women's issues, and cultural notes.
Geoff Yeadon: Cave Diving Pioneer's Record-Breaking Legacy
Geoff Yeadon, who died at 75, was a pioneering British cave diver known for world-record underwater traverses in Yorkshire caves, featured in a TV documentary watched by 20 million viewers.
Pooh's 100th Birthday: Sussex Forest Hosts Anniversary Events
Ashdown Forest, the inspiration for the Hundred Acre Wood, marks Winnie-the-Pooh's 100th birthday with cultural events, themed walks, and conservation efforts in East Sussex.
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Lord Haskins: Yorkshire Farmer with Global Vision
A personal tribute recalls Christopher Haskins, a farmer in East Riding of Yorkshire, whose life blended business acumen with activism against apartheid and social justice advocacy.
Readers' Letters: Trig Points, Yes Minister, and Public Toilets
Guardian readers share humorous and insightful letters about historic trig points, Yes Minister as training material, and the scarcity of public toilets in England.
Desmond Morris, Zoologist and Author, Dies at 98
Desmond Morris, the renowned zoologist, author, and broadcaster famous for his groundbreaking book The Naked Ape, has passed away at age 98 after a prolific career spanning over 60 years.
Lord Skidelsky: Keynesian Scholar and Economic Maverick
An obituary for Lord Robert Skidelsky, the economic historian and politician renowned for his definitive biography of John Maynard Keynes and his lifelong advocacy of Keynesian economics amid global financial crises.
Averil Cameron: Historian Who Redefined Byzantine Empire
Dame Averil Cameron, who died aged 86, transformed perceptions of the Byzantine empire from stagnant to dynamic. Her pioneering work challenged stereotypes and bridged classical and medieval studies.
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Guardian Confronts Slavery Links with Restorative Justice
The Guardian's Legacies of Enslavement program, launched after founder's ties to slavery were revealed, marks its third anniversary with a public discussion on reparatory justice and institutional atonement.
Guardian's Next Phase in Restorative Justice Plan for Enslavement
The Scott Trust announces a multi-million pound investment in Jamaica and US Sea Islands as part of its 10-year plan to address historical links to transatlantic enslavement through education, land rights, and climate justice initiatives.
Guardian's Restorative Justice Plan: Humanity in Enslavement Reparations
The Guardian's Legacies of Enslavement program reveals that reparations for transatlantic slavery center on economic justice, cultural preservation, and human dignity, not guilt, based on global community engagement.
Guardian's 10-Year Program Addresses Founder's Slavery Links
The Scott Trust Legacies of Enslavement Programme is a decade-long restorative justice initiative launched in response to the Guardian founders' connections to transatlantic slavery, focusing on descendant communities globally.
Guardian's Enslavement Programme Impact Framework
The Guardian's Legacies of Enslavement programme establishes a data-driven framework to monitor and evaluate its restorative justice efforts, focusing on descendant communities and reparatory goals.
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Hotel Lutetia: From Nazi HQ to Survivor Sanctuary in WWII
Jane Rogoyska's 'Hotel Exile' reveals the dramatic wartime history of Paris's Hôtel Lutetia, from intellectual haven to Nazi intelligence center and finally a repatriation hub for concentration camp survivors.
Scholar Omer Bartov Examines Israel's Path in New Book
Holocaust historian Omer Bartov explores how Zionism evolved from liberation movement to extremist ideology, analyzing Israel's current policies and Gaza conflict through historical lens.
134 Ancient Shipwrecks Found in Gibraltar Waters
Archaeologists have uncovered a massive shipwreck graveyard containing 134 vessels dating from the 5th century BC to WWII off the coast of southern Spain near Gibraltar.
Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Unveiled on 100th Birthday
A national memorial featuring a bronze statue of Queen Elizabeth II as a young monarch has been unveiled on what would have been her 100th birthday, with Prince Philip depicted a few paces behind.
Woolwich Rotunda, Built for Napoleon's Defeat, May Reopen
The Grade II listed Woolwich Rotunda, a 19th-century structure built to celebrate Napoleon's defeat, is up for sale by the Ministry of Defence. A local trust aims to restore it for public use as a cultural and community space.
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Daughter Fulfills Father's Antarctic Dream at Port Lockroy
Amanda Barry, 63, followed her late father's footsteps to Antarctica, working at Port Lockroy where he was base leader in 1948, finding closure and connection decades after his death.
73-Year-Old Activist Rejects Bucket Lists as 'Blandified Adventure'
Rose Rouse, co-founder of Advantages of Age, argues bucket lists commodify experiences and promote bland adventures. She advocates for personal, non-conformist living instead.
Benny the Cat: A 16-Year Global Journey of Love
Alan Peevers shares the unforgettable story of Benny, a cat found outside a supermarket in Bahrain who became his loyal companion through moves to Kenya, Qatar, and Manchester, known for his love of water and quirky habits.
Residential School Survivors Battle to Save Testimonies from Destruction
First Nation communities warn that thousands of testimonies detailing abuse in Canada's residential schools face destruction in 2027, threatening a crucial part of the country's reckoning with its colonial legacy.
Desmond Morris, Zoologist and Artist, Dies at 98
Desmond Morris, famed for 'The Naked Ape' and ITV's Zoo Time, passed away at 98. He blended zoology with surrealist art, leaving a legacy in media and academia.
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Pub Landlord Wins Battle to Keep Giant St George's Cross
A Wiltshire pub landlord has successfully fought to keep a large St George's cross painted on his establishment after complaints it resembled a political symbol, with councilors voting in favor of preservation.
Sir Neil Cossons: A Heritage Preservation Pioneer
A tribute to Sir Neil Cossons, former director of Ironbridge Gorge, highlighting his early career at Liverpool Museum and his philosophy on preserving industrial heritage sites as complete entities.
Bounty Mutineers' Register Returns to South Pacific After 170 Years
The handwritten Pitcairn Register, documenting descendants of HMS Bounty mutineers and enslaved Tahitian women, is returning to Norfolk Island for display, revealing untold stories of resilience.
DNA Pebbles from Ashes: A Son's Emotional Memorial Journey
David Bailey transformed his parents' ashes into DNA-infused pebbles, traveling across North America to place them in meaningful locations while uncovering family history.
Top 10 National Trust Sites Near London: Historic Escapes
Discover the best National Trust properties near London, from Chartwell to Cliveden, offering peaceful retreats, stunning gardens, and rich history just a short trip from the capital.
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French Man Apologizes for Family's Role in Slavery
Pierre Guillon de Prince, 86, has made a historic apology in France for his ancestors' involvement in transatlantic slavery, urging others to confront this past and calling for reparations.
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