Tag Archives: London

Kings and Queens, Statesmen and Poets

The National Portrait Gallery, London Continue reading

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Romantics and Realists, Impressionists and Post-Impressionists

European painting at the National Gallery, London Continue reading

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Hour Zero: Time Starts Here

The Royal Observatory, Greenwich, London Continue reading

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How Surreal!

Surrealism Beyond Borders, Tate Modern Continue reading

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If I knew what these flowers were, I’d tell you about them.

Kew Gardens, London Continue reading

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The sun shines on Hyde Park (every now and then).

Easter Sunday, Hyde Park, London Continue reading

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How I Came to Spend the Pandemic Thinking About Winston Churchill

Reviews of recent works by Candice Millard and Eric Larson Continue reading

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The Mayor of London Comes to Texas

Sadiq Kahn on the promise and pitfalls of the “fourth industrial revolution.” Continue reading

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Before There Were Amusement Parks

The predecessors of amusement parks range from beer gardens to world expositions. Continue reading

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