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• Art Nouveau Architect

  

  I’ve discussed before the practice of Parisian buildings displaying their architect’s name and date of construction. This plaque in Boulogne-Billancourt has to... Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2011 CULTURE, HISTORY

• Aviation in Boulogne-Billancourt

  

  Sitting towards the western edge of Paris, Boulogne Billancourt is probably experienced by many of its visitors as a place of cheaper hotels and good Metro... Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2011 CULTURE, HISTORY

• Signposts (6): Somerset Fingerpost

  

  On the Somerset Levels, many traditional cast-iron fingerpost signs remain in use. They have a pyramid-shaped top with the initials ‘SCC’ on each side. Just... Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2011 DESTINATIONS

• Olympia Warehouse

  

  in the former Deptford Dockyard has the distinction of being Grade II listed. Its exterior will certainly appeal to lovers of industrial heritage and... Read more

  Posted on 14 October 2011 CULTURE, HISTORY

• Deptford Murals (2)

  

  A wall on Deptford Broadway is the home of Deptford Marbles. Its creator, Artmongers, sayThe starting point of this artwork was to turn the pillars on the wall... Read more

  Posted on 12 October 2011 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE

• That's London Entertainment!

  One of London's great assets is its specialist tour guides. For in-depth local knowledge, you can rely on those with badges from the City of London, Clerkenwell... Read more

  Posted on 10 October 2011 CULTURE, HISTORY

• Convoy's Wharf Uncovered

  

  Yesterday, I joined a guided tour of the Convoy's Wharf site led by Museum of London Archaeology. As debate rages over proposed development on the site, it's... Read more

  Posted on 09 October 2011 CULTURE, HISTORY

• Stink Pipes

  

  As long-standing readers may have realised, I have a fondness for ventilation pipes. Some are rather elaborate, such as the listed example in New Cross; by... Read more

  Posted on 08 October 2011 CULTURE, HISTORY

• Deptford Murals (1)

  

  As the new mural in Douglas Square takes shape, here's a look back at what preceded it. Images of Deptford in 1840 covered the wall: a little faded, a little... Read more

  Posted on 06 October 2011 CULTURE, HISTORY

• Ghost Signage

  

  Ghost signs have been popping up regularly on the blog for as long as I've been writing it. Sixty-five posts and three years later, it seemed a good time to giv... Read more

  Posted on 04 October 2011 CULTURE, HISTORY

• Talking Walls

  

  Brightly-coloured, hand-painted signs have been appearing around Deptford and New Cross, thanks to the Talking Walls project. Although they don't explicitly... Read more

  Posted on 03 October 2011 CULTURE, HISTORY

• At Deptford X

  

  Deptford's annual art festival enjoyed unseasonably hot weather today, and I did rather wilt as a result! However, between lurking in the shade and drinking coo... Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2011 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE

• Blue Lights

  

  Among the collection in the Thames River Police Museum is a rather fine blue lamp. These are hung in front of police stations, one of those features of English... Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2011 CULTURE, HISTORY

• Ghost Signs (65): Hither Green Lane Updated

  

  I was returning from the crime fiction event at Lewisham Literary Festival when I spotted this sign on Hither Green Lane. (Books, tea, cake and a ghost sign: th... Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2011 CULTURE, HISTORY

• Non-boundary Marker

  

  I've previously discussed facadism, one type of 'conservation' which maintains the facade while losing the original structure behind. Here is another piece of... Read more

  Posted on 27 September 2011 CULTURE, HISTORY

• Ghost Signs (65): Hither Green Lane

  

  I was returning from the crime fiction event at Lewisham Literary Festival when I spotted this sign on Hither Green Lane. (Books, tea, cake and a ghost sign: th... Read more

  Posted on 26 September 2011 CULTURE, HISTORY

• From the Archives: Lyon's Cooking 'mothers'

  

  Three years ago, I visited Lyon for a conference - but found the time to enjoy its local food specialities too! Professional female chefs had a huge impact... Read more

  Posted on 25 September 2011 CULTURE, HISTORY

• Open House (5): Thames River Police Museum

  

  Just the sort of place one hopes to discover during Open House, the Thames River Police Museum is a true gem. Usually open only by appointment, it is housed in... Read more

  Posted on 23 September 2011 CULTURE, HISTORY

• Deptford X 2011

  

  Deptford X begins tomorrow! This annual art festival has a full programme of exhibitions and events - and like all good festivals, even has its own fringe. Read more

  Posted on 22 September 2011 CULTURE, HISTORY

• Open House (4): Prudential Building

  

  An extravagant, enormous piece of Victoriana, the Prudential Building sits at the eastern end of High Holborn. While Prudence stands on the facade holding her... Read more

  Posted on 21 September 2011 CULTURE, HISTORY