A splintering of politics and religion in the British Isles under the Stuart kings leads to more questioning art, new science and architecture. Show more

In this alternative history of the British Isles, working artists explore an era once known as the 'dark’ ages, finding mysterious art that haunts our landscapes and imagination. Show more

From the chaos of the Black Death comes creative renewal - survivors finding their voice through satire and a revived literature in English, including breakthrough works by women. Show more

In the 18th century, trade and conquest funds an explosion of creativity, and art stirs a growing social conscience. Show more

During the reign of Elizabeth I, Protestants and Catholics use art, language and new technology to wage a battle for power in the British Isles, creating surprising and often radical works. Show more

An explosion of new voices from across the British Isles reinvents the arts, creating a richer, more diverse culture. Show more

The world wars force artists to grapple with destruction and savagery, challenging conventions and the old imperial order, while those fleeing war bring new ideas to Britain. Show more

With the industrial revolution transforming the British Isles, the cities and country are divided, and artists respond to the upheavals to lives and the landscape. Show more