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Running around Guildhall Yard – and partially underneath Guildhall itself – is a black ring inlaid into the paving. This ring outlines a Roman amphitheatre, the remains of which were found during major archaeological excavations that took...
I was lucky enough to be able to attend a free day long symposium about Edward James’ life in Mexico, that took place at West Dean College, 24 Oct 2015. Eight talks and presentations looked...
Tenzotle is a red volcanic rock that was used by the Aztecs, and later on the Spanish, to face their buildings. Red is still the dominant colour of buildings in Mexico City’s historic area, and the colours tenzotle red and...
It’s easy to understand why you might miss Brunswick House as it stands now, on the corner between Wandsworth Rd and Nine Elms Lane, it’s covered in advertising hoardings, completely disguising the building’s façade...
A whole saturday with nothing to do but spend it with M, walking & exploring London… I like these Saturdays, and it feels like we haven’t done this for ages… First we stopped by...
