The women keeping Chester Beatty’s bequest to Ireland
It’s 50 years since the philanthropist’s extraordinary donation. Now his library is showcasing its treasures
It’s 50 years since the philanthropist’s extraordinary donation. Now his library is showcasing its treasures
Former mining magnate left the ‘greatest gift by any individual to this country’
President to open Chester Beatty exhibition of ‘extraordinarily beautiful’ Islamic art
Kipling was one of the earlier fans of this enamel technique, and the story of its rise mirrors that of Victorian explorers
The Chester Beatty library has combed through its secret vaults to put together a new exhibition with eclectic pieces, some of which have never been on view before
Exhibition displays some of world’s oldest Biblical papyri
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Full general election coverage including analysis and results for all 43 constituencies
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices