Thursday, 26 April 2018

Frederic Lord Leighton-Athlete Wresting A Python-One Of My Favourite Things.

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 This has to be one of the finest sculptures of all time. It is one of my favourites, and I have seen a few. Only one of his two lifesi...
Saturday, 10 March 2018

Augustus John and Gwen John. The Brother and Sister of Art.

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For a long time I have known the name of Augustus John and his connection with Liverpool.  I keep on seeing his portraits, such as The...
Friday, 18 August 2017

India Buildings Liverpool Twenty Years Of My Life.

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Twenty years in the same place.  Twenty Years In India Buildings. I wouldn't have believed it.  I thought I had gypsy blood at one ...
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Monday, 31 July 2017

Remembering The Battle Of Passchendaele And Flanders Fields.

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Remembering The Fallen. All I can do is take some time in reflection, to remember those I never knew. This week the commemorations for...
Friday, 30 June 2017

Liverpool's World Heritage Site Status-In Ruins.

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UNESCO have now decided that the city of Liverpool does not understand the concept of looking after its best asset, it's World Heritage...
Monday, 15 May 2017

E.W Godwin. The Forgotten Giant of Design.

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Edward William Godwin (1833-1886) Architect, designer, interior decorator, theatrical producer, antiquary, writer, reformer and critic. Tha...
Wednesday, 22 March 2017

Ernst Riegel Silver Box-Piece Of The Week.

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 I love this beautiful silver box and cover.  It is not hallmarked being continental, the same rigid hallmarking system was never adopte...