Monday, Jul 31, 2023 Another Weepy Day in London: Perfect for Seeing ‘The Rosettis’ at the Tate Britain; Wren at the Guildhall Art Gallery and the ‘Treasures of the British Library’ at 50! I am still on Bombay time and still waking up at about 4.30 am. The house is quiet, Battersea is still asleep,…
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A Brand-New First Full Day in London Could Not Have Been Lovelier
A Brand-New First Full Day in London Could Not Have Been Lovelier London Friday, May 6, 2022 First Full English Brekkie of this Trip: I awoke to a brand-new day in my favorite city. What can be more gratifying than to know you have a whole day ahead of you to spend as you…
British Library (Again), Martin Shaw in Hobson’s Choice, Completed East End Walk
Wednesday, August 10, 2016 London British Library (Again), Martin Shaw in Hobson’s Choice, Completed East End Walk London was cloudy and chilly when the day began but it warmed up considerably by the time the afternoon rolled around. Hurrah for these great days and the joy of the summer sun on our faces!…
More Research at British Library, Lunch Time Piano Recital, National Gallery Highlights and Walk in East End
Tuesday, August 9, 2016 London Today offered another mixed bag. I started it off with the best of intentions–I was going to spend most of it at the British Library reviewing the vast amounts of material I have requested. But I am not waking up at 6.00 am–which always gives me a head start…
Research at the British Library and a Walk in Victoria Park
Monday, August 8, 2016 London How is it August 8 already???!!! And where did this particular day go? Oh yes, it went while I was swatting in the library–the British Library, that is. Having had a full and fun weekend, I had earmarked Monday for research and since the British Library would probably have all…