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Lincoln Cathedral: Stained Glass

What Lincoln Cathedral may lack in ancient monuments it certainly makes up for in wonderful stained glass.

LIncoln Cathedral, Stained Glass Windows

Thomas Tally – First Movie Theatre?

Today in 1902 Thomas Tally reportedly opened the first permanent movie theatre in the USA on S Main, Los Angeles. … More

Thomas Tally

Statues and Monuments: Smithfield Peace

Smithfield is an area in the city of London. In early Medieval times, it was one of the few areas … More

Smithfield

Statues and Monuments: The Huntress

The Huntress Fountain, which is found in the Rose Garden in Hyde Park, is a bronze figure of Diana, Goddess … More

statues and memorials in London

Statues and Monuments: Line-out

This statue stands on the South Plaza of Twickenham Stadium, home of the England Rugby Union team. The 27 ft … More

Twickenham Stadium

Polar Bear

Sue commented that this piece of ice from Icewatch, London (See yesterday’s post) reminded her of the Polar Bear in … More

Francois Pompon, Musee d'Orsay, Paris, Polar Bear

Ice-Watch London

“Put your hand on the ice, listen to it, smell it, look at it – and witness the ecological changes … More

Ice-watch

Statues and Monuments: The Young Lovers

This lovely bronze statue is of two young lovers in an embrace. It is by George Ehrlich and is found … More

statues and memorials in London

Red Hands

Originally posted on Through My Lens:
Australia has a rich Aboriginal heritage, a small part of which is showcased in the Red…

Australia

Hokusai exhibition

Yesterday evening Sue and I went to see the exhibition of Japanese art by Katsushika Hokusai at the British Museum. … More

British Museum, Hokusai

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