England's cultural history in 60 seconds

By Creative Bloq Staff
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From Shakespeare to Banksy, this video from the Arts Council England shows just what the English have given the world.

If you're not already an Anglophile, this new video could make you one in just 60 seconds flat.

Celebrating centuries of English creativity, it features everyone from the Bronte sisters to Banksy, the artist behind Dismaland (opens in new tab), with appearances from the likes of Benedict Cumberpatch and Arctic Monkeys' Alex Turner along the way.

The film which was developed by Arts Council England (opens in new tab), the national development agency for the arts, to celebrate how art and culture has helped to shape communities, broadened horizons and enrich people’s lives. Museums, galleries, music, dance and theatre are also featured for their role in positively influencing society for generations.

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Creative Bloq Staff

The Creative Bloq team is made up of a group of design fans, and has changed and evolved since Creative Bloq began back in 2012. The current website team consists of six full-time members of staff: Editor Kerrie Hughes, Deputy Editor Rosie Hilder, Deals Editor Beren Neale, Senior News Editor Daniel Piper, Digital Arts and Design Editor Ian Dean, and Staff Writer Amelia Bamsey, as well as a roster of freelancers from around the world. The 3D World and ImagineFX magazine teams also pitch in, ensuring that content from 3D World and ImagineFX is represented on Creative Bloq. 

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