Get ready for a bumper week of architectural treasures as we embark on Part II of 2024 Open House. Open House London 2024: Part II You know how I got so overexcited at Open House this year that I had to split my post in two (first part here)? Well buckle up everyone, this second […]
The latest installment of the annual architecture festival Open House London sees the Salterton Arts Review and the Urban Geographer combine their interests and visit a range of interesting spots across the city. Open House London 2024 Well that’s it, I’ve finally done it. I’ve got so overexcited at Open House London that I have […]
It’s that time of year again, when we explore London’s rich architectural history at the Open House Festival! Open House 2023 In a now well-embedded Salterton Arts Review tradition, this is the fourth year running that we have covered the Open House Festival. An annual event run by architectural organisation Open City, Open House sees […]
In what is now an annual Salterton Arts Review tradition, we check out London architecture old and new as part of Open House 2022. Open House London 2022 Third year in a row I’ve made it to Open House London! That’s got to be a proper tradition now, right? I certainly look forward to it […]
A roundup of the talks and events I made it to as part of Open House 2021. A mix of old and new this year, with a particular focus on my new neighbourhood of South East London. Open House London 2021 It’s that time of year again! 2020 was the first time I was ever […]
A description of my weekend exploring in-person events as part of Open House London. In which I see some new sights in London thanks to a very slick app and socially distanced programme of events. Open House London: Still Open in 2020! Open House is something I’ve been meaning to do for years, but have […]
A relatively simple display of artistic commissions, Raise the Roof: Building for Change enables RIBA to confront some of the more problematic aspects of its history as manifested in the decoration of its London headquarters. RIBA and Colonialism/Imperialism Architecture isn’t neutral. Let’s start there. Buildings serve a functional purpose. They also convey information to us. […]
The Thames River Police Museum is a delightful treasure trove of objects and documents relating to the oldest continually serving police force in the world. The Oldest Police Force? I must apologise first of all to the good folks of the Thames River Police. When I wrote some time ago about the history of policing […]
The Migration Museum is a delightful surprise in a Lewisham shopping mall: an informative, generous tonic which proclaims the many experiences of migration to this green and pleasant land. A Museum? In A Mall? The Migration Museum is actually one of the closest cultural institutions to my South East London home. I found out about […]
A visit today to a museum on a mission. The People’s Museum Somers Town aims to keep this historic London neighbourhood on the map both literally and figuratively, as it once again faces threats from redevelopment and railway expansion. Where Is Somers Town? I have a confession to make, dear readers. I couldn’t quite pinpoint […]
