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  • Natural History Museum Reappointments

    The Prime Minister has reappointed Hilary Newiss and Simon Patterson as Trustees of the Natural History Museum each for a term of four years, commencing on 5 January 2019.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Theatres Trust Reappointments

    The Secretary of State has reappointed Richard Baldwin and Patrick Dillon as Trustees of the Theatres Trust for terms of 3 years from 1 January 2019.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Winners of £4 million DCMS Wolfson fund announced

    35 museums and galleries across the country will receive grants of up to £300,000

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Unique 18th century harpsichord at risk of export

    A unique 18th century harpsichord is at risk of being exported from the UK unless a buyer can be found.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Government backs young musicians

    Expert panel to devise model music curriculum to help schools deliver world-class teaching and £1.3million funding boost for successful music education hubs

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Trustees Reappointed at the British Library

    The Secretary of State has reappointed Tracy Chevalier and Dr Simon Thurley as Trustees of the British Library for a terms of four years from 1 April 2019.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Natural History Museum Reappointment

    The Secretary of State has reappointed Professor Sir Stephen Sparks to the board of the Natural History Museum on the nomination of the Royal Society for a second term of four years from 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2022.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • S4C Board Member Reappointment

    The Secretary of State has reappointed Hugh Hesketh Evans as Board Member of S4C for a term of 2 years commencing on 20 November 2018.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Extension of two Trustees at the National Museums Liverpool

    The Secretary of State has extended the terms of Carmel Booth and Dr Nicola Thorp at National Museums Liverpool by one year from 25 January 2019.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Trustee Appointed to the Royal Museums Greenwich

    The Prime Minister has appointed Alastair Marsh as Audit and Risk Trustee of Royal Museums Greenwich for a term of four years commencing on 3 December 2018.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK's Creative Industries thrive in Japan

    UK film and music sectors thriving in Japan as creative industries love affair between the two countries continues.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Pankhurst statue given Grade II* listing to mark centenary of votes for women

    The statue of suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst in Victoria Tower Gardens will be upgraded to Grade II*

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • A record year for culture in the Northern Powerhouse

    More than 5 million people enjoyed the government-sponsored museums and galleries in the Northern Powerhouse between April and October 2018.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • City & Culture seminars for arts and cultural professionals

    The Cultural and Education Section of the British Embassy in Moscow and Strelka Institute for Media, Architecture and Design are launching a series of City & Culture seminars.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Plans to strengthen protections for Britain's most valuable treasures at risk of export

    The plans would strengthen the export deferral rules and give UK museums and buyers a greater opportunity to keep important artworks and artefacts in the country

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Statue of Emmeline Pankhurst unveiled in Manchester today

    The unveiling marks exactly 100 years since some women first went to the ballot boxes and stood as candidates in a general election in the United Kingdom

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Culture Secretary steps into secure Black Cultural Archives' future

    Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport to provide a £200,000 cash injection to support Black Cultural Archives in Brixton

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Michael Ellis' Speech at Heritage Day 2018

    Michael Ellis, Minister for Arts, Heritage and Tourism, delivered the keynote speech at the 2018 Heritage Day, hosted by the Heritage Alliance.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Turner masterpiece at risk of export

    Culture Minister steps in to prevent JMW Turner’s ‘Walton Bridges’, valued at £3.4 million, from export

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • ‘Unique’ 18th century watercolour painting at risk of export

    Culture Minister steps in to prevent Nainsukh of Guler’s ‘Trumpeters’, valued at £550,000 from export

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government