The Salterton Arts Review heads to Watford Palace Theatre to see Frankie Goes to Bollywood, a brand new, ‘billion colour’ musical. Frankie Goes to Bollywood We all have an image of what Bollywood is. Not surprising for an industry which grossed around 200 billion rupees in 2023. But Bollywood film-goers aren’t thinking about the box […]
The Salterton Arts Review visits ZSL London Zoo to discover the intertwined histories of zoos and museums. And to see the animals, of course! A Visit To ZSL London Zoo It’s happened a few times on this blog that I’ve written about different types of institutions (zoos, aquariums, botanical gardens) and felt the need to […]
A thought-provoking and deeply reflective exhibition, Entangled Pasts, 1768-now looks inwards and outwards to examine the Royal Academy‘s entanglements with British colonial history over the centuries. Entangled Pasts, 1768-now “What does it mean for the Royal Academy to stage an exhibition in 2024 that reflects on its role in helping to establish a canon of […]
Barcelona makes for a lovely city break. With a well-defined Old Town, 19th Century suburbs full of interesting architecture, beaches, mountains and more, there’s something here for everyone, particularly if you like your culture mixed with beach bars and late night dinners. Barcelona For Culture Lovers: An Introduction I recently had the opportunity of travelling […]
It’s time for the Salterton Arts Review’s annual tradition of welcoming in the new year by reflecting on this year’s cultural highlights. It’s the 2023 countdown! The 2023 Countdown: A Year In Review Looking back at my post from this time last year, I had urged myself in 2023 not to overdo things by trying […]
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 […]
My first visit to the Museum of the Home since its 2021 reopening under a new name is an opportunity to see what has changed, and what has stayed the same in Hoxton’s hidden gem. The Museum Of The Home: A Short History It’s been a while since I last visited the Museum of the […]
A trip to Agra is almost a must-do for visitors to Delhi or Jaipur. But what is there to see other than the Taj Mahal, and what’s the best way to go about your trip? Agra For Culture Lovers: An Overview If you’re in Agra, let’s be honest: it’s for the Taj Mahal. It’s one […]
India’s first planned city, Jaipur is a delightful spot. Although you could easily spend a few days here, it’s also possible for travellers with limited time to get a feel for the Pink City. A Short Visit To Jaipur During my recent visit to India, I first visited Hyderabad and Bengaluru (from which you may […]
On a short trip to Bengaluru there is a lot to see and do. Too much for 24 hours, but as travelers we must sometimes do our best to see what we can in the time available. 24 Hours In Bengaluru In our last post, we tried to catch a glimpse of Hyderabad old and […]