I used to paint a lot but haven’t done any pictures for about 5 years. So during the lock-down I … More
Category: Art
Van Gogh in Britain – A Lust for English Life?
Originally posted on Tammy Tour Guide:
Vincent Van Gogh – ‘Starry Night over the Rhone’. Paris, Musée d’Orsay. Photo – RMN-Grand Palais/Hervé…
Lincoln Cathedral: Stained Glass
What Lincoln Cathedral may lack in ancient monuments it certainly makes up for in wonderful stained glass.
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
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
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 Monuments: Line-out
This statue stands on the South Plaza of Twickenham Stadium, home of the England Rugby Union team. The 27 ft … More
Polar Bear
Sue commented that this piece of ice from Icewatch, London (See yesterday’s post) reminded her of the Polar Bear in … More
Ice-Watch London
“Put your hand on the ice, listen to it, smell it, look at it – and witness the ecological changes … More
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