Charles Darwin11 Jul 2025Timepiece linked to Darwin voyage cannot leave UKThe export bar is designed to allow a UK gallery or institution to buy the pocket chronometer.11 Jul 20251 May 2025David Bowie to Doctor Who: Famous faces come to life in art showThe first immersive exhibition to use one of Britain's national art collections will go on a UK tour.1 May 202523 Apr 2025Darwin's documentary archive recognised by UnescoThe UK-wide documentary archive of the scientist's work is recognised for its global importance.23 Apr 202512 Mar 2025Pair deny charges after Darwin grave spray-paintedAlyson Lee and Diane Bligh deny criminal damage after the grave was defaced in Westminster Abbey.12 Mar 202512 Feb 2025Pair deny damaging Darwin's Westminster Abbey graveAlyson Lee and Di Bligh are alleged to have covered Charles Darwin's grave with orange paint.12 Feb 20256 Dec 2024Kew Gardens digitising eight million plant samplesWorks to digitise and preserve plant samples are about three quarters complete.6 Dec 202418 Aug 2024Darwin legacy voyage passes halfway markThe project is training 200 conservationists from around the world to be leaders of the future.18 Aug 202425 May 2024Darwin legacy voyage reaches Galapagos Islands The ship is following the route taken by Charles Darwin on HMS Beagle in 1831.25 May 20245 Feb 2024Rare images of Charles Darwin's home foundAbout 50 photos of the naturalist's childhood Shrewsbury home are uncovered by Shropshire Archives.5 Feb 2024...