

He describes the successive waves of invaders who made England English, despite being themselves Roman, Viking, Saxon, or Norman French. He guides us from the building of Stonehenge to the founding of the two great glories of medieval England: common law and the cathedrals. He takes us from the primeval forests of England's prehistory to the death, in 1509, of the first Tudor king, Henry VII. In Foundation, acclaimed historian Peter Ackroyd tells the epic story of England itself. Peter Ackroyd is arguably the most talented and prolific writer working in Britain today." - Daily Express (UK)

The Saatchi Gallery, London is registered as a charity with registration number 1182328, and its registered offices are in Duke of York's HQ, King's Road, London, SW3 4RY, United Kingdom."An extraordinary book.

Our educational programmes aim to reveal the possibilities of artistic expression to young minds, encourage fresh thought and stimulate innovation.Īs a charity, the organisation seeks to be self-funded and reinvests all revenue into its core activities to support access to contemporary art for all. The Gallery presents curated exhibitions on themes relevant and exciting in the context of contemporary creative culture. Saatchi Gallery seeks to collaborate with artists in an open and honest manner with a primary aim of introducing their work to wider audiences. We strive to present projects in physical and digital spaces that are engaging, enlightening and educational for diverse audiences. We are committed to supporting artists and rendering contemporary art accessible to all. Saatchi Gallery exists as a registered charity to provide an innovative platform for contemporary art and culture.

In 2019 Saatchi Gallery became a registered charity and begun a new chapter in its history. The Gallery acquired a strong reputation for introducing artists who would later gain worldwide recognition. Exhibitions which primarily drew upon the collection of Charles Saatchi, led to Saatchi Gallery becoming a recognised authority in contemporary art globally. Since 1985, Saatchi Gallery has presented contemporary art exhibitions showcasing the work of emerging artists.
