Art and Architecture, mainly

History, art history and architecture of Britain & Empire, Europe, Mediterranean & North America, 1640-1940.

07 February 2026

Woman war artists: Evelyn Dunbar

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Evelyn Dunbar was born in Reading (1906-1960), daughter of tailor William and amateur artist Florence. Evelyn had been employed since Apri...
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02 February 2026

history of British public telephone boxes

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Before 1876, communication over distance was often by telegraphy. The General Post Office/GPO , governmental till 1969, had the monopoly on ...
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30 January 2026

Jewish Salonika - great cultural centre

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Thessaloniki was once the largest Jewish city in the world. Alexander the Great granted legal equality to Jews in 331 BC and this new free...
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27 January 2026

Emp Rudolf, Prague: arts, science, palace

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Rudolf II (1552-1612) was born in Vienna to Maximilian II and Maria of Austria , grandson of Holy Roman Emperor Ferdinand I. Part of the ...
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24 January 2026

Elmer Bernstein: #1 film music composer?

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Elmer Bernstein (1922-2004) was born in New York , son of a Jewish dad who was a high-school music teacher in the Austrian Empire and mum...
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