Archive Treasures: Britten’s centenary archive
Tuesday November 3 2020
Archivist Judith Ratcliffe explores the varied collection of items that marked Britten's centenary year.
Update from Britten Pears Arts
Monday November 2 2020
A statement from Britten Pears Arts on the forthcoming lockdown.
Archive Treasures: Young Men and Fast Cars
Monday October 19 2020
Christopher Hilton explores what might have been in a car crash Britten was involved in May 1937.
Britten Pears Arts awarded £950,000 from the government’s Culture Recovery Fund
Monday October 12 2020
This grant will enable Britten Pears Arts to continue its distinctive work using music, arts and heritage to engage with diverse audiences, musicians, young people and others and to enhance their lives.
Archive Treasures: Books for the Young and Young at Heart
Monday October 5 2020
Nicholas Clark delves into the extensive book collection in search of some classic Children's books.
Lockdown Accessions
Friday October 2 2020
We are very lucky to have received a number of gifts to add to our collection during lockdown.
Archive Treasures: Imogen Holst’s scrapbooks and The Pipers’ Guild
Monday September 21 2020
Imogen Holst scrapbooks offer a fascinating insight into her life: of friendships, travels, interests, education and much more.
Archive Treasures: Britten and The Tempest
Monday September 7 2020
We look at the decade-long correspondence with John Gielgud on a film version of The Tempest.
Archive Treasures: Britten’s wheelchair
Tuesday September 1 2020
Christopher Hilton explores the story behind one purchase: a wheelchair for Britten.
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