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Feb 13, 20241 min read
Somerset Place in Bath 1942
I love to see interpretations of Bath from other artists. This is Somerset Place by John Piper 1903–1992. Painted in 1942 it shows the...


Dec 1, 20231 min read
Hammersmith Bridge - an accident waiting to happen!
In 1866 Hammersmith was a popular viewing place for The Boat Race. Nowadays the bridge is closed off for viewing - hardly surprising as...


Nov 23, 20231 min read
Render damage on Strand on the Green - Chiswick! The Bulls Head
A period photo of Strand on the Green shows The Bulls Head with cottages in the foreground needing some TLC. Render falling, and a picket...


Nov 22, 20231 min read
Plenty of Skiffs in Hammersmith
This lovely old picture shows Lower Mall Hammersmith with its characterful buildings on the edge of The Thames. Including a mass of flat...
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