Exploits in Istanbul 5.1 Up early to beat the queues at Aya Sofya, which is quite stunning. The tombs are separate, and you must take your shoes off before going into each one, so feet […]
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textiles and fashion
Unmistakable head-shot at the opening of a lovely show at the Fashion & Textile Museum, courtesy Judith. As well as Artist Textiles (Picasso to Warhol) there was a whole room of Sarah Campbell’s work – […]
we(s)t wales 5.5
Up in Aberystwyth the seafront was impassable and covered in sand and bits of the promenade – the poor things were expecting more in the evening. But the museum was open, and is fantastic. It’s […]
more shadows
Lift shaft at IWM London (that’s the Imperial War Museum as was) where we have been installing temporary signage while the place is a building site during its current refurb…
escape to lyme 1
As probably the last possible opportunity for campervan trips this season, down to Lyme Regis for the weekend. Eleanor Coade was given a house here which she decorated lavishly with her Coade stone. It’s falling […]
bird houses and other delights
As part of the London Design Festival, digits2widgets in Kentish Town opened their doors to the public. Totally fascinating technology, and a really impressive approach to its use. No trash here, just really inventive design […]
gower 1
Campervan weekend on the spur of the moment to Gower, one of Robin’s and my favourite places. The campsite behind the dunes had space, and the weather was stunning, although the nights were freezing. On […]