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Art fans gather on Richmond Hill for a talk from Gillian Forrester as part of Sandycombe Lodge's celebrations for Turner's 250th birthday. (Picture credit: Ciaran Whyte)

J.M.W. Turner’s 250th birthday celebrated at his Twickenham house

The 250th birthday of Britain’s foremost landscape painter J.M.W. Turner was celebrated at his former residence in Twickenham on 23 April.

Illuminated writing in red saying Hard Rock Cafe Restaurant downstair with an arrow which is also illuminated in red. it is glowing

Hard Rock Cafe celebrates birthday With 71p Burgers

The iconic original Hard Rock Cafe London is celebrating its 53rd birthday on Friday 14th June. The Cafe, founded in

Happy 80th birthday GB driving test! Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon praises ‘innovative’ rite of passage

Today marks the 80th birthday of the Great British driving test and Transport Minister Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon has praised

‘I can’t believe I’ve made it!’ Decorated war hero and Chelsea Pensioner celebrates 100th birthday

A war hero and the oldest Chelsea Pensioner, Peter Carrie, is celebrating his 100th birthday today. Peter, who was born

Tech Talk: XBox Live celebrates birthday

Summary: Yesterday marked a long 10 years for the service. Image: By Jordan O’Brien Happy birthday to Xbox Live, the

World’s first underground railway celebrates 150th birthday with historic steam train experience

Summary: The journey will have passengers passing through the tunnels between Paddington and Farringdon. Image: By Jordan O’Brien The world’s

Wandsworth celebrates Charles Dickens

Summary: The author’s great, great grandson will be visiting the borough to mark Dickens’ 200th birthday. Image: By Helen Wright

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