Art, history, and women’s stories intersect in Women of the RNLI at the National Maritime Museum, marking the charity’s 200th anniversary. 200 Years of the RNLI This year, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) turns 200. That’s 200 years of saving lives at sea. Think of the changes during that time: from wooden rowboats heading […]
A review of Canaletto’s Venice Revisited, opening 1 April at the National Maritime Museum. This impressive exhibition is a wonderful chance to see Canaletto’s largest commission up close. But with strong messages about climate change and mass tourism, you may wonder if you should visit La Serenissima for yourself. Canaletto’s Venice Revisited This review follows […]
A whirlwind introduction to the British monarchy through royal portraits turns out to be refreshingly frank and interesting. A good avenue for the National Portrait Gallery to present their collection in a new way while they renovate their own building. Am I At The National Maritime Museum Or The National Portrait Gallery? A few institutions […]
A visit to the National Maritime Museum to see the highlights of the Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition. In which I learned a bit more about the universe, and thought that this is really not a hobby many children can take up unless their parents are already into it. Back to the (Barely Open) […]
An exhibition at London’s Serpentine Gallery allows a showcase of Shonibare’s distinctive style, if not any new artistic approaches. Yinka Shonibare CBE at the Serpentine Gallery It has really been a long time since I was at the Serpentine Gallery. So long, in fact, that it was part of my Covid Diaries series. And actually, […]
A long weekend in Stockholm is a perfect opportunity to learn about this archipelago capital’s history, experience some culture, and balance out all that activity with the local traditions of fika and sauna. A Long Weekend in Stockholm I don’t know why I hadn’t been to Sweden before. Too many places to go and too […]
A well-considered exhibition at the Queen’s House in Greenwich aims to restore the Van de Velde family to some of their former fame and glory, but is also interesting for its insights into the art world of the 17th-18th Centuries. Who Are The Van de Veldes? The thing about the Van de Veldes is, even […]
A circular walking tour from Maze Hill station takes in Greenwich Park, Deptford Creek and a riverfront walk. A Walk Through Royal and Maritime History in Greenwich If there is one thing that Greenwich has in spades, it’s royal and maritime history. A lot of this history is still visible today. On the maritime side […]
