Leaders of some of Britain’s major museums and galleries have come together to launch a new manifesto, Private Giving for the Public Good, as part of a nationwide campaign to encourage a culture of giving to the arts and heritage.
Amateur history buffs have uncovered an important archaeological feature called Thynghowe in Sherwood Forest and are working with archaeologists and forestry officials to unravel the secrets of the ancient meeting place dating back to at least Viking times.
