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History - Apr 2021
Blitz 80: Insights from the archives
We'll be continuing to mark the 80th anniversary of the Blitz throughout April. Here, thanks to documents held within the city's archives, we highlight two lesser-known stories about Plymouth during the Second World War.
History - Apr 2021
Blitz 80: The Bomb Book
We continue our commemorations for the 80th anniversary of the Plymouth Blitz with a document, well-known to many as the ‘bomb book’. It was compiled during World War II by the Town Clerk’s Department, which was based at Pounds House. It and can be seen on display in our 'Active Archives' gallery.
Press Release - Apr 2021
The Box to receive £211,500 from second round of the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund
The Box has received a further funding boost to help it deal with the challenges of the Coronavirus pandemic, thanks to a grant of £211,500 from the second round of the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund.
Art - Mar 2021
Behind The Scenes: The 'Plymouth Panorama'
The ‘Our Art’ gallery at The Box showcases a range of works from our fine art collections. On one wall we’ve gathered over 30 artworks that show different views of Plymouth. Here, our Art Curator, explains the display in more detail and reveals what it took to create.
Art - Mar 2021
Blitz 80: Aftermath of The Blitz
80 years ago Plymouth was reeling from two massive bombing raids which marked the start of the Blitz. This oil painting from our art collections dates from 1947 and is called ‘Aftermath of the Blitz‘.
News - Mar 2021
Anti-Racism Update
In a statement that we shared on 9 June 2020 about our commitment to anti-racism at The Box, we undertook to communicate the ways in which we would make meaningful change in the fight against racism, through our galleries, exhibitions, events, learning offer, internal and external communications and other areas across the organisation. We’d like to take this opportunity to let you know what we’ve been doing since that time.
Press Release - Mar 2021
South West artists selected for development bursaries
The Box has awarded six development bursaries to artists from across the South West. Each bursary is worth £1,000 and can be used by the artists to support existing or new projects and/or research.
Press Release - Mar 2021
The Box confirms re-opening date and new additions to its exhibition programme
The Box has revealed a re-opening date of Tuesday 18 May following a five month closure due to COVID-19 – and it has plenty of plans in place for an exciting summer and autumn.
History - Mar 2021
Blitz 80: The bombing of the Westminster Hotel
Like many other British cities, Plymouth was a target for aerial bombardment by the German airforce during the Second World War with the most intense air raids taking place between 20 March and 30 April 1941. At least 1,140 high explosive bombs, 17 paramines and thousands of incendiaries were dropped. Behind these stark statistics lie the poignant stories of people.
News - Mar 2021
World Poetry Day 2021
Launching today, World Poetry Day 2021, inVERSE is a collection of five of the world’s oldest surviving poems re-imagined for the 21st century by award-winning film maker Jack Jewers.
Press Release - Mar 2021
Elizabethan House refurb nears completion ahead of opening later this year
The restoration of one of Plymouth’s most historic buildings is almost complete, as major refurbishment works at the Elizabethan House approach the finishing line.
Press Release - Mar 2021
The Box connects with CityFibre for new sponsorship deal
The Box has secured an exclusive sponsorship deal for its digital reminiscence service, ‘The Box on Screen’ with CityFibre, one of Plymouth’s newest companies and the UK’s third largest digital infrastructure builder.