Charles Darwin was born in Shrewsbury on the 12th of February 1809. The family house still stands and is currently the offices for the District Valuers. Though the house is not officially open to the public, there is still a great deal in the town centre that would be familiar to Darwin.
The Darwin Festival was founded in 2003 in recognition of the fact that Darwin's bicentenary was looming... More details
Liverpool was awarded the European Capital of Culture 2008. The vibrant city is renowned for its arts & culture and is home to numerous museums & galleries including a branch of the Tate Gallery. Read more ...
