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museum exhibitions schedule Jun 7, 2026

Hilarious or a nightmare? Exhibition displays the worst album covers ever

An exhibition titled "Worst Record Covers in the World" has opened at Mansfield Museum in Nottinghamshire, showcasing hundreds of hilariously bad album sleeves curated by Steve Goldman. The show features the infamous 1979 Peter Rabbitt album *Roadstar*, whose cover depicts band members with rabbit bodies, and includes other gems like *All My Friends Are Dead* by Freddie Gage and *Handgemeng* by Satanic Panic Attack. Former Peter Rabbitt frontman JT Thompson is guest of honour, and visitors can vote for the worst cover.

article news schedule Apr 13, 2026

Mysterious Lake District barn joins national treasures on heritage list

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has granted Grade II* listed status to "Henry’s Castle," a mysterious limestone structure in the Lake District previously used as a livestock shelter. Following a four-year restoration project involving archaeologists and conservation engineers, experts identified high-status architectural features including a 14th-century oak roof truss, a corbelled chimneystack, and a garderobe. These elements suggest the building was originally a significant residence, such as a hunting lodge or a lookout dwelling, rather than a simple barn.

museum exhibitions schedule Mar 27, 2026

Victorian time capsule: exhibition tells story of Brodsworth Hall in Yorkshire

An exhibition opens at Brodsworth Hall in Yorkshire celebrating the life and passion of Sylvia Grant-Dalton, the house's long-term custodian. The show focuses on her love of gardening and floral art, featuring her collection of decorative objects, a recreated flower preparation room, and displays inspired by her work, including a large floral installation by local floristry students.

museum exhibitions schedule Mar 27, 2026

‘She broke the rules, fearlessly’: exhibition explores Vivienne Westwood’s revolutionary work

A major exhibition titled "Vivienne Westwood: Rebel – Storyteller – Visionary" has opened at the Bowes Museum in County Durham, England. The show features over 40 ensembles and numerous accessories drawn almost entirely from the private collection of Peter Smithson, a chemistry teacher and dedicated Westwood supercollector who has amassed these pieces over three decades.

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