The Davies Double Act

At first sight some 19th century architects had improbably long careers; for instance Barry, Pugin and Scott. As you know, their children took up the architectural baton from their fathers’ giving this impression.

Look on the Bright Side

I try to be optimistic and banish the Eeyore side of my character even on wet days in January. So I like this northerly view from the kitchen window. I have even grown to like the council block.

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A New Year Resolution

I am and have almost finished reading Olivia Manning’s, The Balkan Trilogy: The Great Fortune, The Spoilt City and Friends and Heroes.

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At The End of The Year

I hadn’t heard of John O’Donohue until I heard his At The End of The Year on Radio 4 this morning.

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Advent Calendar: 24th December

24th December 1664 “Having sat up all night to past two o’clock this morning, our porter, being appointed, comes and tells us that the bellman tells him that the star is seen upon Tower Hill; so I, that had been all night setting in order all my old papers in my chamber, did leave off… Continue reading Advent Calendar: 24th December

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