A good Saturday
A whole saturday with nothing to do but spend it with M, walking & exploring London… I like these Saturdays, and it feels like we haven’t done this for ages… First we stopped by the photographers...
View ArticleBrunswick House – LASSCO
It’s easy to understand why you might miss Brunswick House as it stands now, on the corner between Wandsworth Rd and Nine Elms Lane, it’s covered in advertising hoardings, completely disguising the...
View ArticleA thousand red pyramids in Mexico City
Tenzotle is a red volcanic rock that was used by the Aztecs, and later on the Spanish, to face their buildings. Red is still the dominant colour of buildings in Mexico City’s historic area, and the...
View ArticleEdward James in Mexico; history, context and legacy at West Dean College
I was lucky enough to be able to attend a free day long symposium about Edward James’ life in Mexico, that took place at West Dean College, 24 Oct 2015. Eight talks and presentations looked at the...
View ArticleThe ring marking out a Roman amphitheatre under City of London’s Guildhall
Running around Guildhall Yard – and partially underneath Guildhall itself – is a black ring inlaid into the paving. This ring outlines a Roman amphitheatre, the remains of which were found during...
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