As in other areas of the UK, the arts, culture and heritage sector in England has been faced with unprecedented challenges this year, prompting organisations to adapt to new ways of working.

England's vast population has given rise to a huge variety in pandemic experiences. Lockdowns - in terms of both length and severity - have had different impacts at different times across the country, while the experiences of organisations and attitudes of prospective audiences in the North, Midlands, South and (especially) London have diverged greatly throughout...