Meet the women who want us to think about death differently
Progressive funeral director Louise Winter and end-of-life doula Anna Lyons are death experts. In their new book they reimagine how we should think and...
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The Exhibitionist: Ed Vaizey on the Illuminated River Project
Artist Leo Villareal will transform five more London bridges this spring with the Illuminated River project, featuring light installations on the Thames inspired by...
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The Best Virtual Theatre Shows to Watch Now
Though theatres remain closed for another few months, play lovers need not despair – there is a plethora of world-class shows streaming online for...
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Best British History Books
Read all about it: these British history books are as fascinating and varied as the country they describe on their pages. From George Orwell’s...
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The C&TH Gift Guide for Book Lovers
You can never go wrong with giving a book at Christmas time – as long as you choose wisely. Luckily, we’ve broken our gift...
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As Seen On Screen: Autumn’s TV Filming Locations You Can Visit
Just in time for long, dark evenings and grey, chilly days, the best new TV series and films always come out in the autumn....
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In Praise of Trees: The Healing Powers of Forests
The real secret to happiness? Forest bathing, says Amy Wakeham. There’s something endlessly unknowable, yet reassuringly familiar, about trees. Soaring silently from the dark earth,...
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The Exhibitionist: Ed Vaizey on Giving the Gift of Art for Christmas
Buying art for Christmas is a smart, unique and affordable gift, says Ed Vaizey Free Spirit by Rashna Hackett, £750 at Artfinder Growing up in the...
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The Exhibitionist: Ed Vaizey on Artemisia and Art History
Is Artemisia the Beyoncé of art history? Asks Ed Vaizey as he surveys the National Gallery’s latest blockbuster The National Gallery has the blockbuster show...
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What Would Happen If Women Were In Charge?
We sit down with author and co-founder of the Omega Institute, Elizabeth Lesser, to talk about her new book Cassandra Speaks, an investigation into...
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Claudia Schiffer on being competitive, life after 50 and how she’s not ready to retire yet
As Claudia Schiffer turns 50, she shares her thoughts on age, indulgences and interiors with C&TH’s editor, Lucy Cleland C&TH Meets Claudia Schiffer Claudia wearing Ulla...
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Interview: Vanessa Branson on A Surprising Family History
At a pivotal time in her own life, Vanessa Branson delved into her family history in a quest to find out more about her...
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Conversations At Scarfes Bar: Diana Thomas
Charlotte Metcalf talks transitioning and fighting prejudice with Diana Thomas Conversations At Scarfes Bar: Diana Thomas Scarfes Bar has opened up specially so that Diana Thomas...
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Review: Ed Vaizey discovers Anish Kapoor at Houghton Hall
C&TH’s resident culture critic, Ed Vaizey, discovers an enthralling mix of old and new at Houghton Hall, home to Anish Kapoor’s latest sculpture exhibition Anish...
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The Exhibitionist: What Is The Future Of The Arts Post-Lockdown?
One Man Two Guvnors by Richard Bean. The National Theatre, 2011. © Johan Persson Ed Vaizey spent years in government championing the arts. As lockdown...
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The Exhibitionist: Ed Vaizey on the Mysteries of Tantra
Tantra has had female empowerment pegged for millennia, says Ed Vaizey Tantra: Enlightenment to Revolution at the British Museum What better way to celebrate the mind,...
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Good Reads: Back to Nature
Richard Hopton reviews three books on meditation, the power of nature, and one brutally honest account of motherhood. Bees are essential to life. As many...
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The Royal Albert Hall: Here’s What to Look Forward To
The Royal Albert Hall might be temporarily closed, but there is plenty to look forward to. We highlight the upcoming concerts and events for 2020 to put in...
