This Poster for British Railways beautifully captures my beloved Kent. This is ‘The Garden of England’ by Frank Sherwin, from 1955. So perfectly depicting a Kent village at this time of year with trees in blossom and exactly how I think of the area…

Pauline Boty : I Am the Sixties Available to watch on BBC iPlayer It has been quite humbling for the team to receive such positive feedback on our documentary film on the pop art pioneer Pauline Boty so a massive thank you to everyone who has been in touch 💙

Today is St Mark's Eve, the "spookiest day of the year after Halloween." Folklore tells us that the ghosts of those doomed to die in the coming year will join a "procession of the dead" from their local church between 11pm & 1am. Keep your eyes peeled if you're out after dark...

Small but striking, the Picasso Bug is nature’s own piece of abstract art. With bold green and black patterns, it’s named after the famous artist for good reason. Found in Africa, this colourful insect uses its patterns to confuse predators—a clever mix of beauty and defence.

Animaris Rex is an 18-metre-long walking 'beach animal' propelled by the wind, created by Theo Jansen as a fusion of art and engineering.

Last week we were joined by London Square to publicise our Chelsea Pensioner Garden, which is being designed by Dave Green, with help from Chelsea Pensioners, for the Chelsea Flower Show. Sponsored by London Square, the garden will be installed in our grounds after the show.

"Twisted Chrysanthemum Joint," woodworking technique that interlocks wood pieces without nails or glue,

Dungeness, Eric Ravilious, 1938. The original artwork is in a private collection. #Kent

Rural posties were often inspired by their routes to write poetry, paint, sketch or - as in the case of postman Idris Mathias - spend 17 years drawing a 60ft long map of his route along the River Teifi in Wales. See my walk · listen · create post at walklistencreate.org/2025/04/27/dis…

This ancient yew tree is one of the oldest in the UK. It's between 2,000-3,000 years old. 📍Pulborough, West Sussex. 📷 Kaz Taylor

Benjamin Zephaniah couldn’t read or write as a child, but his love of words made him a poet, a voice for the voiceless, and a champion of change. #BenjaminZephaniah #Legacy #AgainstTheOdds

The Nature Table Artist: Harry Wingfield (Going to School, 1959)

Japanese artist Tomoko Sato, known for her carving skills as a food sculptor, often using fruit such as melons and apples #WomensArt

94 year old Grandma Anežka Kašpárková turns her small village into an art gallery in the Czech Republic.

Traditionally, on May Day, celebrations included dancing around the maypole and crowning a May Queen. 🌺 The earliest recording of dancing around the Maypole was in Wales in the 14th century, and this tradition soon spread. 📷 Thaxted, Essex, between 1947-1955.

To make the shift from treatment to prevention, we need a wealth of people trained in public health skills. Next week, we will be launching a new educational offering aimed at supporting the workforce to develop these skills and further their careers. Watch this space! 👀

🕯️ The Cabinet Opens… After months behind closed doors, Monsieur Pompier's Museum of Curiosities is ready to reveal its secrets. 📅 Opens May 28 📍 35 Lower Pembroke St Lower 🎟️ Tickets: museumofcuriosities.ie/tickets Come along and unlock the unusual… if you dare.

Shinrin-yoku, the Japanese practice of forest bathing is such a lovely concept. In the cool woods this morning, I touched the springy soft moss on fallen branches and patted the gnarled bark of trees. The scent of wild garlic rose from snowdrifts of pretty white flowers.💚

As the Royal Hospital Chelsea marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day, we reflect not only on the end of the Second World War, but on the lived experiences of those who served. Among them, Chelsea Pensioners Brian Howarth & John Morris - Read their stories: loom.ly/lBtGsRI

🎖️ Join us this evening for a Special VE Day 80 Tribute from Chelsea Pensioner, and Britain’s Got Talent 2019 winner, Colin Thackery. Performing “I Vow To Thee My Country” on Tower Bridge, marking 80 years since VE Day you can stream live at 21:30 here: loom.ly/HwSTztE