Tag Archives: Art

Up Close and Personal with the Greenwich Painted Hall Ceiling

Posted on September 24, 2018 by

Two weeks ago you may have seen my post on the Painted Hall in Greenwich which is often referred to as the Sistine Chapel of England.  The artwork is 300 years old however and due to age, wear and tear … Continue reading →

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The Painted Hall of Greenwich – Englands Sistine Chapel

Posted on September 12, 2018 by

Said by many to be the English equivalent of the Sistine Chapel, The Painted Hall at the Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich is one of the most spectacular and important baroque interiors in Europe. You might get some idea what … Continue reading →

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Dr Alfred Salter – The man who created an NHS before the NHS was created

Posted on November 30, 2017 by

My walk of discovery along the southern bank of the Thames through Bermondsey and Rotherhithe was proving to reveal all manner of hidden gems of London both past and present.  The next discovery however was something or rather someone which … Continue reading →

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The Worst Restorations Ever

Posted on April 16, 2016 by

The U.K. is covered in old buildings and ruins.  Deciding which to fully or partially restore, which to manage to prevent further degradation and which to let disintegrate away is a complicated process depending on the structures uniqueness and importance … Continue reading →

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Whitechapel Street Art

Posted on February 6, 2016 by

I’ve written before about my Jack The Ripper Tours in Whitechapel, London and even posted a few photos too. Today I arrived there with an hour to spare so decided to have a little look around as I often do … Continue reading →

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Is there Life on Mars, is there life on Earth?

Posted on January 11, 2016 by

I’ve spent 11 hours today editing my new book whilst listening to constant features dedicated to and music from David Bowie in BBC 5Live. I remember the first time I came across David Bowie, I was about 3 years old … Continue reading →

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The Turner Prize Vs The Turnip Prize or Is Modern Art Pants?

Posted on December 9, 2015 by

This week sees one of the most eagerly awaited annual awards for contemporary art and what’s even better The Turner Prize too. The Turner Prize of course is one of the worlds most vaunted awards for contemporary art.  The Turner … Continue reading →

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