News Articles
Press Release - Mar 2021
The Box confirms re-opening date and new additions to its exhibition programme
The Box has revealed a re-opening date of Tuesday 18 May following a five month closure due to COVID-19 – and it has plenty of plans in place for an exciting summer and autumn.
History - Mar 2021
Blitz 80: The bombing of the Westminster Hotel
Like many other British cities, Plymouth was a target for aerial bombardment by the German airforce during the Second World War with the most intense air raids taking place between 20 March and 30 April 1941. At least 1,140 high explosive bombs, 17 paramines and thousands of incendiaries were dropped. Behind these stark statistics lie the poignant stories of people.
News - Mar 2021
World Poetry Day 2021
Launching today, World Poetry Day 2021, inVERSE is a collection of five of the world’s oldest surviving poems re-imagined for the 21st century by award-winning film maker Jack Jewers.
Press Release - Mar 2021
Elizabethan House refurb nears completion ahead of opening later this year
The restoration of one of Plymouth’s most historic buildings is almost complete, as major refurbishment works at the Elizabethan House approach the finishing line.
Press Release - Mar 2021
The Box connects with CityFibre for new sponsorship deal
The Box has secured an exclusive sponsorship deal for its digital reminiscence service, ‘The Box on Screen’ with CityFibre, one of Plymouth’s newest companies and the UK’s third largest digital infrastructure builder.
Press Release - Mar 2021
Plymouth Blitz remembered 80 years on
The city of Plymouth will come together in March and April to remember the 1,174 civilians who died during the 1941 Blitz in a special series of commemorative events.
Press Release - Mar 2021
British Science Week 2021: Astronomy and Astrology in the Cottonian Collection
How have the stars and planets been understood, imagined and interpreted over the last two thousand years?
Press Release - Mar 2021
New blue plaques celebrate famous Plymouth women
Two important women in the city’s history have been honoured with blue plaques.
Press Release - Mar 2021
International Women's Day 2021: Capturing a moment in time
For 2021's International Women's Day, we take a look at an unusual gem from our archives - an autograph book that dates from an important year in women’s history and which reveals some surprising attitudes.
History - Feb 2021
In my true element: Mark Weston (1905-1978)
Throughout February we’ve been marking LGBT History Month. The theme for 2021 has been ‘Body, Mind, Spirit’ and ‘Five Faces’ were selected to represent the LGBT+ community. One of these was Plymouth-born Mark Weston - an intersex* individual who was raised as a female named Mary Edith Louise Weston.
Press Release - Feb 2021
Two recipients selected for The Box’s 2021 Maureen Attrill Bursary
A postgraduate and an undergraduate from the University of Plymouth have secured research bursaries established by The Box and the family of a former long-serving member of staff.
Press Release - Feb 2021
Artist Development Bursaries: applications now open
We’re excited to announce that we’re inviting applications for five £1,000 bursaries from artists based in the South West, to support and share their practice through our digital platforms.