If you go down to the V&A today…

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

One seam coat

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

As I mentioned last week, there is a botanical garden attached to the Kew research site, which is where the … More

Kew Gardens is a large scientific research site on the west side of London, which allows the general public to … More

The objective of this series is to document my visits to EU countries while the UK remains part of the … More