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Friendship Roses by Rona Black
Bright yellow roses in Queen Mary's Gardens, Regent's Park, London. »
Danny La Rue’s sequined frocks and costumes for sale
Share Sequined gowns and pantomime classics worn by the late entertainer Danny La Rue are to be auctioned in March. They include outfits worn in the West End hit Hello Dolly! and glamorous frocks he wore impersonating Zsa Zsa Gabor, Tina Turner, and Dolly Parton. The costumes and other memorabilia from La Rue’s 60-year career will be... »
Top Indian artist offered sanctuary in Qatar
Share Renowned Indian artist MF Husain, under attack from hardline Hindus for his paintings of nude Hindu goddesses, has been offered Qatari nationality. The artist made the announcement in The Hindu newspaper. It is not clear whether he will accept the honour. Since 2006, 95-year-old Mr Husain has been living in Dubai and in London. The Hindu said... »
Abbey Road studios given listed building status
Share London’s famous Abbey Road studios, where The Beatles recorded many of their albums, has been made a listed building. The venue has been given Grade II status in recognition for its role in shaping the sound of British music. Culture Minister Margaret Hodge listed the studios on the advice of English Heritage saying it had “produced... »
Actor and director Lionel Jeffries dies, aged 83
Share The well-known actor and film director Lionel Jeffries has died at the age of 83, his family has announced. Best known for directing The Railway Children and appearing in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, his long career spanned theatre, film and television. Known for his bald head, baritone voice and bristling moustache, the London-born actor trained at... »
Picasso portrait fetches £8.1m at Christie’s auction
Share A Picasso masterpiece unseen in public for 43 years has gone under the hammer at auctioneers Christie’s for £8.1m. Tete de Femme (Jacqueline) had been expected to fetch £3m-£4m at Christie’s Impressionist and Modern Art Evening Sale in London. The painting, never offered at auction before, had remained in the same collection since 1981. Christie’s would not... »
New urban talent festival is launched in London
ShareMarina and the Diamonds and recent Sound Of 2010 winner Ellie Goulding are among the acts confirmed for next month’s inaugural Next Big Thing festival. Paloma Faith, Rox, Young Guns, You Me At Six and Alex Gardner will all the play the event, held in a host of venues across London, taking place between 5-14... »
Santa by Yvonne Ayoub
A Santa filled with air, seen at a fun fair: Winter Wonderland' in London's Hyde Park »
Santa by Yvonne Ayoub
A Santa filled with air, seen at a fun fair: Winter Wonderland' in London's Hyde Park »
Hyde Park In The Snow by Yvonne Ayoub
Painting of London's Hyde Park in the snow, showing the police station, red letter box and victorian street lamp »






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