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Eric Ravilious

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Eric Ravilious, sometime ‘Seurat of Sussex’, has long been one of my favourite ‘little known’ artists.  He wasn’t unknown in his lifetime, his designs for Wedgewood and his engravings and illustration work made certain of that, but his career as … Continue reading

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Dulwich Picture Gallery – a south London gem

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Tucked just behind Dulwich College and opposite Dulwich Park, Dulwich Picture Gallery is well worth a visit, for its exhibitions or just to view its standing collection.  It is Britain’s first purpose-built art gallery. Originally part of Dulwich College it … Continue reading

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Wanted; book researcher…..

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… or not. As readers of this blog know, I do my own research. Unbelievably, some authors of fiction ( usually those who make a lot of money, lucky them ) use researchers to discover facts, figures and ‘atmosphere’ for their … Continue reading

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An old Prospect…

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…or The Prospect of Whitby, a Grade 2 listed public house on Wapping Wall ( turn east out of Wapping Overground, or DLR to Shadwell and an easy walk south ). If you haven’t been here, it’s worth a visit. It … Continue reading

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A new sort of politics?

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Spain is, according to the OECD, the EU member state with greatest inequality between rich and poor ( see OECD  Report – In It Together; Why Less Inequality Benefits All ). However much the disparity has grown in the UK, it’s nowhere … Continue reading