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The Art Newspaper - International art news and events
1 month ago
Writing

Bicentenary appeal seeks to move Byron memorial to prominent site in London's Hyde Park

The appeal to move Lord Byron's late-Victorian memorial highlights the ongoing effort to honor the poet's legacy. [ more ]
ianVisits
2 months ago
London

London's last unprotected cabmen's shelter gets heritage protection

Cabmen's shelters in London served as rest stops for cab drivers during the horse-drawn era.
Established to prevent cab drivers from drinking in pubs, the shelters still retain their original purpose. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
London

London cab shelter is last of remaining 13 to be listed by Historic England

Historic significance of London's green cab shelters recognized by Historic England
Cabmen's shelters serve as unique relics preserving the history of the horse-drawn age in London. [ more ]
The Art Newspaper - International art news and events
1 month ago
Writing

Bicentenary appeal seeks to move Byron memorial to prominent site in London's Hyde Park

The appeal to move Lord Byron's late-Victorian memorial highlights the ongoing effort to honor the poet's legacy. [ more ]
ianVisits
2 months ago
London

London's last unprotected cabmen's shelter gets heritage protection

Cabmen's shelters in London served as rest stops for cab drivers during the horse-drawn era.
Established to prevent cab drivers from drinking in pubs, the shelters still retain their original purpose. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
London

London cab shelter is last of remaining 13 to be listed by Historic England

Historic significance of London's green cab shelters recognized by Historic England
Cabmen's shelters serve as unique relics preserving the history of the horse-drawn age in London. [ more ]
morelondon
www.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago
London

This is what those little green huts in London's streets are used for

London's green huts are actually cabmen's shelters built for cabbies in the Victorian era.
The Cabmen's Shelter Fund was founded in 1875 with the help of MPs and philanthropists to provide shelter and hot food to drivers. [ more ]
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Slate Magazine
2 months ago
Writing

I Got Help for My Insomnia From a Dead Writer With A Singular Mind

Insomnia can be seen as an opportunity for creative activities rather than just an affliction.
Lewis Carroll's Guide for Insomniacs offers whimsical ways to pass sleepless hours, emphasizing the value of wakefulness for creativity. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Books

Five of the best books about the Victorians

The Victorian era's reputation as humorless puritans was challenged by figures like Lytton Strachey and Mary Vivian Hughes.
Books like 'A London Girl of the 1880s' and 'The Other Victorians' explore the unraveling of Victorian norms and ideas about sexuality. [ more ]
Slate Magazine
2 months ago
Writing

I Got Help for My Insomnia From a Dead Writer With A Singular Mind

Insomnia can be seen as an opportunity for creative activities rather than just an affliction.
Lewis Carroll's Guide for Insomniacs offers whimsical ways to pass sleepless hours, emphasizing the value of wakefulness for creativity. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Books

Five of the best books about the Victorians

The Victorian era's reputation as humorless puritans was challenged by figures like Lytton Strachey and Mary Vivian Hughes.
Books like 'A London Girl of the 1880s' and 'The Other Victorians' explore the unraveling of Victorian norms and ideas about sexuality. [ more ]
moreliterature
Londonist
2 months ago
London

Your London Reading List: The Best Non-Fiction Books

A comprehensive list of the best non-fiction books about London suggested by readers.
Books covering various aspects of London's history, architecture, and unique features. [ more ]
ianVisits
3 months ago
Books

Charles Darwin's unread copy of Marx's Das Kapital restored for display

Darwin may not have been impressed with Marx's Das Kapital, as he likely stopped reading the book after a few chapters.
Books in the Victorian era were often sold uncut, requiring readers to use a knife to slice open the pages before reading. [ more ]
Creative Bloq
4 months ago
Graphic design

These Victorian optical illusion postcards are freaking me out

Victorian era postcards featuring optical illusion skulls have recently gone viral on Instagram, showcasing the public's long-standing fascination with illusions.
These postcards were meant to make viewers reflect on mortality and the folly of human ambition. [ more ]
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
4 months ago
Web design

Vintage-looking desk clock is handmade with brass and copper materials - Yanko Design

The Nixei tube vintage clock is a rare find on Etsy that sells for around $900.
The clock has a unique, classic design reminiscent of the Victorian era and is made from brass, copper, bronze, and glass. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Design

Poor Things review Emma Stone transfixes in Yorgos Lanthimos's thrilling carnival of oddness

Yorgos Lanthimos's latest film, Poor Things, is described as funny, filthy, and extravagantly peculiar.
Poor Things is a subversive spin on Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, set in a distorted, gothic, steampunk-infused Victorian era.
Emma Stone delivers a courageous and physically committed performance as the protagonist, Bella Baxter. [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
6 months ago
London

This is what the unsuspecting green huts in London are used for

London's green huts, also known as Cabmen's shelters, were built in the Victorian era to provide shelter for cabbies.
There are still at least 13 green huts in use across London today.
The green huts were created by George Armstrong, who noticed cabbies seeking shelter in pubs during bad weather. [ more ]
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