Pass through the squeaky revolving doors and you enter the light and airy foyer of Grade II * listed Hornsey Town Hall. It’s a wonderful building dating back to 1935 and, despite its crumbling appearance (the gents toilets being a case in point), contains many fascinating original features. […]
Two Willow Road is somewhere that looks pretty ugly from the outside. Some may disagree with my analysis, but to me this modernist terrace sticks out like a sore thumb against the pleasant neighbouring Victorian houses, which incorporate on their brickwork interesting, varied designs and shapes. There’s none […]
Guest post by Oliver Clark History hangs heavy over Poland, a country that has suffered more than most from war, conquest and subjugation before finally re-emerging free once again in the 20th century. But Malbork castle, just outside Gdansk, bore witness to one of the brighter moments in […]
If there’s anyone who can be deemed responsible for putting the Lake District on the map, it’s William Wordsworth. The poet used the dramatic scenery of the region as inspiration for his works, which encouraged early tourists to see the mountains, lakes and valleys for themselves. From a […]
When I take the rubbish out to the bin store outside my block of flats, I try to perform this necessary task as quickly as possible. Lift the lid, throw the bags in and make my getaway before the smell becomes overpowering. One thing I don’t tend to […]
Past In The Present 