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London in Paintings
Posted in: Bars & Clubs, Galleries & Museums, Highlights

London in paintings: Capital canvases by upcoming artists and past greats Our amazing capital city captured in striking colours, forms and perspectives by the likes of Monet, Turner, Whistler and dazzling depictions by talented contemporary artists.  From iconic landmarks like Waterloo Bridge to abstract and disparate city features in little-known backstreets, London’s fascinating landscapes have […]

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London Peace Pagoda, Battersea Park, Battersea Pier, Battersea, south London, Battersea Arts Centre,
What’s Hot Battersea?
Posted in: Bars & Clubs, Concerts & Gigs, Drama & Theatre, Food & Dining, Galleries & Museums, Highlights, Reviews, Shows & Exhibitions

Five Fun Things to Do in Battersea Battersea Power Station’s iconic brick tower still proudly stands as a totemic landmark to its industrial past, but the smoke-spewing heart of this south London district has long since been gutted, to make way for the shopping, dining and leisure attractions that make this lively and whimsical cultural […]

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Black Prince of Florence

  • The Black Prince of Florence (Book)
    Posted in: Books, Reviews

    Historical accounts of a Renaissance Florence ruled by a ‘half negro’ duke called Alessandro de Medici are meticulously examined by author Caroline Fletcher. He was also the first duke of Florence so any reader would naturally be curious to discover how a black nobleman reaching that landmark fared in the machiavellian environment of Medici-ruled Florence. […]