Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Andy Warhol's Textiles

In the 1950s Andy Warhol designed patterns for textiles.  London's Fashion Museum is currently featuring that work.
























 

Monday, July 24, 2023

The Clockmakers of London

The Clockmakers' Museum, established in 1814, is located within the Museum of Science in South Kensington.






The art of engraving

Skeleton Clock, Scotland, 1850's



Flintlock Pistols, 1770

Wall Clock, Germany, 1400's


1954 computer





At the cafe inside the Victoria & Albert.



Thursday, July 20, 2023

Boston Manor House

Located in Brentford, West London, Boston Manor House has recently been re-opened to the public after a 6-year restoration project.  The Jacobean manor was built in 1622 for a newly widowed woman of means.













The wallpaper is an exact recreation of the 1700's original.

1871 census





Boston Manor tube station on the Piccadilly line.