Stories
- In pictures
Putti of science
Chubby little winged boys known as putti frequently adorn scientific illustrations. Sometimes portrayed as reverent and sometimes cheeky, they guide our pursuit of knowledge.
- Article
Air of threat
Novelist Chloe Aridjis vividly describes the suffocating atmosphere of Mexico City, as a combination of topography, crowded neighbourhoods, and reckless political diktats create a downward spiral.
- Book extract
How stories bring us together
Elif Shafak considers how hard it is to be heard in our divided world, but how listening can nurture wisdom, connection and empathy.
- Article
The poor child’s nurse
Charming family scenes in Victorian ads for children’s medicines were at odds with some of the dangerous ingredients they contained.
Catalogue
- Archives and manuscripts
Angel, Professor Anthony
Angel, Professor Anthony (b.1937)Date: 1957-1987Reference: GC/124- Pictures
Angel over the city.
Petrone, Michele Angelo, 1963-2007Date: 1990Reference: 3184667i- Pictures
- Online
Angel and straitjacket.
Charnley, Bryan, 1949-1991Date: [1990]Reference: 3049683i- Archives and manuscripts
- Online
Angel, Paul Owen
Date: 3/10/2009Reference: TP1/A/2128Part of: One and Other Project- Ephemera
Angel : sensual massage.
Date: [2001]