An exhibition commemorating Matthew Boulton's diverse achievements as an industrialist will be highlighted from 30th May to 27th September at the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery. Boulton was also one of the founders of the Lunar Society, a group of great thinkers and inventors who met at his home Soho House.
On the Road is the story of Jack Kerouac and his friends as they travelled across America over a 3 year period. In 1951, the original manuscript which formed a single scroll approximately 150 feet long, was completed in 20 days of continuous typing. It is largely autobiographical and has become one of the most iconic literary manuscripts in history.
The ITB Berlin 2008 - Exhibitors' Survey has now been published. This provides statistics on this year's exhibition - areas of focus include the origin of trade visitors, their line of business and their perceived business success following the exhibition. Also includes a Private Visitors' Survey.
Ordnance Survey have organised their very own show at the NEC, 14-16 March. There will be a whole host of activities ranging from photography to canoeing, a Bushcraft camp, the latest gear ranges, exhibitors on hand including the British Mountaineering Council and the Institute for Outdoor Learning, and much more; and if you have any energy left, why not join the rat race?
The Daily Telegraph Adventure Travel Show is coming to London, 25-27 January 2008. Some of the confirmed features include the Wanderlust Travel Advice and Travel Health and Equipment Theatres, Travel Writing and Photography seminars, Adventures for Over 50's and Solo Travel, and together with an impressive exhibitor list, it's bound to be a journey of discovery. Call 0870 112 9133 to book tickets or online here; they're £8 in advance.
