On the way to St Julien

Before travelling to Malta I was trying to decide which city to stay in. From the map, I was struggling … More

Balcony Upkeep

While taking the pictures of the gallarijas in Sliema, I noticed that some of them had quite elaborate decorations supporting … More

My last British passport was due to expire in March this year. So in November, when I knew I had … More

you’re sure of a big surprise. Part of the 100 Aker Wood has been reproduced in one of the exhibition … More

As I mentioned last week, Cristobal Balenciaga was famous for his unconventional pattern making. He avoided side-seams and sought to … More

The items I told you about last week are all in the permanent collection at the V&A and can be … More

On my way to the living chandelier, I was distracted by this exhibit in the basement by the tunnel entrance … More

One of the things I love about the museums in South Kensington is how they are funded. Voluntary donations are … More

Like many who visit Salisbury, my focus was on the cathedral. However I did stop off at another church which … More

Some of the plants and many of the scientists at Kew Gardens spend at least some of their time inside. … More