Matilda Hickson

3 min read by Matilda Hickson The Only In guide books are a joy to anyone who is interested in discovering unique locations, hidden corners and unusual objects that make up the history of a city. Based on a bend in the Guadalquivir River, Seville has long been coveted as a staging post and has seen numerous visitors. From the Poenicians in the 8th century, the Romans and Visigoths to the Abbadids, Almoravids and the Almohads (who made Seville their European capital), they have all left their mark.

by Matilda Hickson One of the things I enjoy most in the world is an informative catalogue, and this recent publication from The Royal Collection, is not only that, but it is also filled with exquisite pictures of many objects from the collection, that have never been seen in public before, together with a detailed description. The publication was produced to accompany an exhibition at the Queen's Gallery at Buckingham Palace, which has currently been postponed due to the Coronavirus.

May 8, 2020 is the 75th anniversary of VE Day: the official end of WW2 in Europe. There are many online events to mark the occasion, but two initiatives, Liberation Route Europe and Europe Remembers have been established since 2008 to ensure the stories of the war are not forgotten. Here we bring you the inspirational tale behind their foundation. by Matilda Hickson Above: Celebrations at the end of WWII (Liberation Route Europe Foundation) This year sees the 75th anniversary of peace in Europe.