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Peter Howell
We lost a dear friend of over fifty years last week. Peter Howell was a noted classicist, a distinguished architectural historian, and a former chair of the Victorian Society. Perhaps most of all, he was a wise, witty, and loyal friend. This has always been one of my favourite photographs of him. I took it at Tunnel End in Marsden in the early 1970s. That kind smile will remain with Isobel and I forever.
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Rough Sleeping
While walking around Greyfriars Kirkyard, I came across the tomb of William Littil (1525–1601), who was Provost of Edinburgh and one of the founders of the University of Edinburgh. The tomb’s elaborate…
Auld Reekie
I’ve gone to Edinburgh for a few days. Hopefully, I’ll have a chance to take some photographs. Here’s one I took earlier.
Gone Shopping For History
I know this photo was taken before my time – though, I have to admit, not that much before my time – but I can still identify with the shopfronts on Crown…
Facing Up To Halifax
Someone told me the other evening that I was responsible for them looking up whenever they walked around Halifax. As long as one keeps half an eye out for dangerous…
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