Have you heard of the pioneering roadbuilder who was blind? The South Asian women who joined the army in WWII? What about the late Victorian queer poet who earned a state pension? Here are some great events shining a light on important, but lesser known histories over the festival.

From the ancient wonder of henge monuments to the modern marvel of submarines, grand plaster ceilings to tiny bird nests. There are so many stories to tell of the structures that surround us – the makers, the menders, the materials and more! Here are just some of the amazing events exploring our official festival theme this September.

From sensory art events to finding quiet spaces in glorious gardens; sign language tours of historic buildings, and audio descriptions of international science collections. There is something for everyone to explore this September.