This somewhat innocuous modernist building was designed by and the home of architect Erno Goldfinger. His name was used in the James Bond film. It’s worth a visit on a rainy day, especially one of the guided tours in which you learn about the functional design behind the aesthetics.
Category: Culture
Royal Festival Hall to the Royal Opera House
A day of culture: Alchemy at the Southbank Centre has a South Asian theme, which is worth checking out. We saw a sitar tribute to Ravi Shankar led by his wife. This was followed by an evening at the Royal Opera House (my first visit!) watching ballet from the back. View photos Royal Festival Hall to the Royal Opera House
Brixton
Twenty years since my last visit to Brixton 😲. Ms Cupcake’s vegan cakes are a welcome addition 😋😄 View photos Brixton
Harrison’s Rock
Outdoor climbing – it’s harder than it looks 🙂 View photos Harrison’s Rock
A moon shaped pool
The new album is sounding like another Radiohead classic
Skopje, Macedonia
The only Macedonian words you need to know 🙂
Underbelly Festival
Watching Closer by Circa (http://www.udderbelly.co.uk/whats-on/closer)
The science of emoji
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Knebworth Woods
The kindness of strangers… I lost my mobile phone today. I was walking with Sara and the Outdoor Adventure Club around a sunny Knebworth looking at the delightful bluebells now out in abundance in many of the surrounding woods. When we’d almost finished the walk, I realised I didn’t have my phone on me. The … Continue reading / view photos Knebworth Woods
Hitchcock
One for film fans: an entertaining and informative summary of Hitchcock’s life and films. Read article