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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Quentin blake - The Untold Story

The scratchy, inky anarchy of Quentin Blake’s unmistakable illustrations

ART: This week sees the opening of the £12.5m Quentin Blake Centre of Illustration, a 20-year project that will house the artist’s archive and champion the art of drawing. From his ‘odd couple’ pairing with Roald Dahl to his own books, the 93-year-old has been a prolific, joyful presence in…

The Independent UK

Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration to showcase ‘overlooked’ art form

The celebrated illustrator’s vision for a permanent space for illustration has become a reality.

Evening Standard

Quentin Blake mural unveiled at north London arts centre

The mural by the 93-year-old artist depicts a bridge over New River, which has supplied water to London since 1613

Evening Standard

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Sir Quentin Blake unveils mural ahead of illustration centre opening

The Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration is set to open in Clerkenwell, central London, on June 5.

The Independent UK

‘I am very serious about being silly’: children’s illustrators on the art of storytelling

From The Twits to the Gruffalo… Quentin Blake, Cressida Cowell, Axel Sheffler, Lauren Child and more reveal how they bring children’s books to life

The Guardian - UK

Half-term fun for cultural families

Half-term problems solved for culturally-minded Londoners with children who have no choice but to tag along

Evening Standard

‘Joyful’ Quentin Blake book to be adapted into new stage show

‘I’m absolutely thrilled to be adapting and directing ‘Mrs Armitage on Wheels’ for the stage,’ said artistic director Samantha Lane

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Tower Hamlets councillor Sabina Khan to quit after campaigning to become Bangladesh MP

Residents had called for Ms Khan to resign after she began campaigning to become a Bangladesh National Party (BNP) candidate

Evening Standard

Quentin Blake’s Mrs Armitage On Wheels to be adapted for the stage

The production will have its world premiere at the Southbank Centre in London as part of the venue’s Imagine Festival.

Evening Standard

Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration to open in Clerkenwell in spring 2026

Work loaned from Sir Quentin Blake’s own archive will be displayed.

The Independent UK

Alan Wright obituary

Other lives: Teacher and school inspector with a passion for literature

The Guardian - UK

Danny Boyle turns Southbank Centre into a playground for its 75th birthday

London’s cultural landmark goes full technicolour... and everyone is invited to the party

Evening Standard

Early versions of Peter Rabbit, Thomas The Tank Engine and The BFG to be sold

A first addition Beatrix Potter titled The Story Of A Fierce Bad Rabbit, published in 1906, is among 60 lots of children’s books going on sale.

Evening Standard

Quentin Blake and Me at the Lowry: the magic touch of Britain’s best-loved children’s illustrator

I’m greeted at the Lowry by Roald Dahl’s grinning Enormous Crocodile, who looks a bit too happy to see me and the toddler in a pushchair watching his father snapping his arms open and shut while making crocodile noises. We are both delighted by this, and eager, it seems, to…

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The National (Scotland)

Original Roald Dahl sketches to go on auction in Scotland

Original drawings by children’s author Roald Dahl are set to be sold at an auction in Scotland

The Independent UK

14 best Christmas books for kids, read by parents and children

From heartwarming winter tales to festive audiobooks, these are the titles for little ones to read this December

Evening Standard

Best toys to gift for Christmas 2024 that kids will love, from Jellycat to Sylvanian Families

Endless fun beyond Christmas morning

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Best illustrated children's books of all time to inspire young minds

Discover some of the best illustrated children's books that continue to enchant young readers today, from timeless classics to contemporary favourites

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WhatToWatch

Easter TV 2024: all the best shows and films to watch this bank holiday weekend

Our guide to Easter TV 2024 brings you all the best shows for the long weekend.

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Quentin Blake’s Box of Treasures: where to watch, stories, cast and everything we know

Quentin Blake’s Box of Treasures added two iconic stories to their special animated collection.

Evening Standard

Things to do in London this weekend (February 16 – 18)

From a Franco-Chinese collaboration supper to the latest young performing talent in Hackney, Mike Daw has everything to eat, see and do this weekend

Evening Standard

Medieval former home of artist Quentin Blake for sale for £950,000

Quentin Blake, who was best known for illustrating Roald Dahl's books, lived at the 574-year-old property for 50 years between 1972 and 2022

The Guardian - UK

New Quentin Blake museum to provide a London home for a booming art form

The centre – featuring the work of acclaimed artists – will be the only permanent place in Britain to learn about the history of illustration

The Independent UK

Simon Pegg on sequels, alcoholism and fame: ‘People always ask when I’m going on Strictly – never’

The ‘Mission: Impossible’ star is lending his voice to a Quentin Blake animation for BBC One this festive season. Annabel Nugent finds out how he mixes family life with fame, whether he’ll be a part of Tom Cruise’s ‘third act’, and how he felt about briefly becoming a ‘poster boy…

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The first-ever National Illustration Day is coming (and it's about time)

Thanks to The Quentin Blake Centre.

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