Banksy is an interesting phenomena. Once classed as a vandal, his art work is now protected from other “vandals” and art collectors!! Here’s two examples of his iconic work. Preserved from tourists and the tender ministrations of other street artists by a sheet of perspex. Above, His Master’s Voice – possibly one of his bestContinue reading “Art or vandalism?”
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Old, new, war and peace
So after a whistle stop tour of central London on Friday we head to the Imperial War museum close to our travelodge in Waterloo. Four stories crammed full of machines, planes, tanks, and other weapons of war. A truely saddening experience that shows how proficent mankind is at killing each other.Ranging from ancient conflicts toContinue reading “Old, new, war and peace”
Alternative tour of London
So we’ve returned to the green hills of Derbyshire from the urban sprawl of the capital city which we have explored / endured for four days over Easter. As mentioned previously we have done a far bit of London but we still managed a few firsts – Tower of London, Tate Modern and the War Museum.Continue reading “Alternative tour of London”
Rome November 2007
Our first ever trip to Italy was way back in 2007 when we headed to the Eternal City – Rome. Catching the bus to the city from the airport I did wonder what we were going to, so much graffiti covering shop blinds and walls, it seemed more like a ghetto than a historic, beautiful city.Continue reading “Rome November 2007”