The musicologist Lawrence Kramer dates the “invention” of listening to the 18 th century, alongside the concept of the inner self. In his 2007 book Why Classical Music Still Matters, he writes, “All ...

Across Tyne and Wear right now, there are over 75 unclaimed estates as no-one has come forward as being a next of kin for the ...

Charles Robert Ashbee was an English designer and craftsman known for his contributions to metalwork, textile design, furniture, and jewellery. He was a prominent figure in the Arts and Crafts ...