Thursday, 18 February 2016
Pith Helmet v Fez
When the Ottoman disintegrated, the British and the French carved up the Middle East, replacing official headgear
Wednesday, 17 February 2016
Queen of the Desert
Thought-provoking visit to Newcastle to see this exhibition on The Extraordinary Gertrude Bell, who assisted in the creation of the new state of Iraq in 1921.....
Saturday, 13 February 2016
No Bull
Missing: 4 giant fibreglass bulls. Last seen on the side of the old Birmingham Bull Ring before demolition. English Heritage are out looking for them, along with other treasures of public artwork nicked from city centres......
Thursday, 11 February 2016
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