EXPLORING MY ADOPTED CITY AND BEYOND
Industrialist and philanthropist Samuel Courtauld played a distinctive role in shaping the United Kingdom’s appreciation for Impressionism, significantly transforming its perception and acquisition during a period when Great Britain was still languishing in its conservative past. His innate inclination towards discretion and a reserved demeanour may explain why he remains a relatively obscure figure today.… Continue reading
Wavy, distorted lines – like those that brandished television screens in 1970’s science fiction movies, alerting viewers to hallucinatory flashback scenes – should prelude every visit to Dennis Severs’ House. Tucked neatly within a row of almost identical Georgian townhouses, the house at number 18 Folgate St is an immersive journey back in time, and… Continue reading
Alighting from any train station in London is a little like stepping back in time. Of course, the modern city of the 21st century, with its financial beating heart and diverse contemporary architecture has its feet firmly planted in the here and now. Yet one cannot turn a cobbled corner without being jolted back to… Continue reading
The atmosphere that engulfed Great Britain during the Victorian era was one laden with monumental new discoveries; it was a revolutionary time of new cutting-edge technologies and extensive scientific exploration of the natural world. The British Empire, which during its height in 1922 reigned over more than a quarter of the Earth’s land surface, began… Continue reading
When pondering the perfectly precise way to describe London, the amazing metropolis that I now call home, I so often draw comparisons between this vivacious city and a vibrant, bustling farmer’s market. Both are a compilation of independent and unique offerings. London encompasses fascinating cosmopolitan neighbourhoods, all with their own inimitable architectural details, rich cultural… Continue reading
During a brief two-week interlude between pandemic lockdowns in 2021, Dan and I donned our best comfy shoes and ventured out to soak up a bit of quintessential City of London. The day was less than desirable- typically windy and cloudy, and Trafalgar Square (despite its monumental magnificence) left us feeling rather cold. There was… Continue reading