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From providing maps to highlighting quiet times, there are some simple things we can do to make our spaces more accessible, for more people to enjoy. For Neurodiversity Celebration week Justine Reilly introduces us to The Neurodiverse Museum and some of their top tips.

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In the heart of Greenwich stands a church hemmed in by shops and the bustle of tourists off to see the Cutty Sark, or the Painted Hall perhaps. A church built on the site of a saint’s murder in 1012, played in by the famous Tudor composer, Thomas Tallis, and that saved the lives of its community sheltering in its crypt during the Blitz. In short, a church with many stories to tell… including the lives of the 18th century women who sat on its newly installed pews. Especially for women's history month the fabulous team at St Alfege are sharing a taster of some of these stories with us here.

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From the warm robes of a 16th century builder to the stylish hat of a modernist architect. The National Trust has an extraordinary fashion collection, and each piece can tell us so much more about the people behind the places in its care. Join two curators on a preview tour of this exceptional wardrobe before their new book is published, which will highlight the stories of 100 things to wear.

Bath – famous for its Roman spa, and Regency balls. Just outside this, oh so English, town though, is a museum set in acres of stunning gardens, dedicated to America. It was the dream of one transatlantic couple who were interested in decorative arts and wanted to showcase the work of early Europeans in America. Here the museum team introduce their story and the amazing collection you can visit today.

New Year is a time for lists, resolutions and honours; so reflecting on last year and thinking about what highlights lie ahead, we’ve come up with an alternative Honours list. To get you thinking about what catches attention, here are some events that proved firm favourites for the team and media in 2024…