There is something evocative about the idea of a medieval inn. Perhaps it stems from Chaucer’s Canterbury tales conjuring up images of The Tabard inn in Southwark, London – with ‘mine host’, tasty pies and pilgrims telling stories whilst sat beside a warm fire,...
Harry Clarke (1889-1931) I have a hope that all young artists (and in particular illustrators and graphic artists) study the work of Harry Clarke. A superb illustrator, colourist, designer, draughtsman and graphic artist. Costume and shoe designers could also learn a...
I believe that every student of architecture and architectural history should make at least one pilgrimage to the truly astonishing basilica of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona (also known as Expiatory Temple of the Holy Family). It is beyond compare in terms of...
Situated near Wimborne Minster in the Dorset countryside in an incongruous site. An ‘Italian Palazzo’ which would possibly be more at home in the Veneto. Light, Italianate and airy, whilst still retaining something of England. Perhaps it is the large double-hung sash...
The changing architecture of the English country house demonstrates the evolution of arrangement in how people used and circulated within them. Fashion and educated taste combined with developments in technology provides a fascinating history of country house design....
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