Daniel David
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St Giles in the Fields
St Giles in the field is situated on Denmark Street and is another church steeped in history.
Back in 1101, the first church was founded by Queen Matilda, wife of Henry 1st, as a hospital for London's leppers. Eventually, the parish grew, and the necessity for a new church was required.
The second church was built in 1631 and became known as the plague church as so many victims were interred in its confines. Samuel Pepys makes reference to this in his diary.
The third church and what you see now were built and consecrated in 1733. Designed by Henry Flitcroft in a palladian style with heightened steeple, the church still serves the local parish with weekly services.
Back in 1101, the first church was founded by Queen Matilda, wife of Henry 1st, as a hospital for London's leppers. Eventually, the parish grew, and the necessity for a new church was required.
The second church was built in 1631 and became known as the plague church as so many victims were interred in its confines. Samuel Pepys makes reference to this in his diary.
The third church and what you see now were built and consecrated in 1733. Designed by Henry Flitcroft in a palladian style with heightened steeple, the church still serves the local parish with weekly services.
Hayward Gallery
I made my second visit to the Hayward Gallery to view a collection of art by Tavares Strachan and thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
Tavares Strachan is a conceptual artist who was born in the Bahamas and still works there in Nassau as well as in New York. The basis of Tavares work is an overwhelming desire to be a pioneering black Explorer, either in space or polar expedition, which has been with him from a young age.
Tavares uses a selection of different medium s, including ceramic, bronze, textile, oils, and light.
The curation has been extremely well done and really draws you into the art. Many of the works feature pioneering black figures and historical references to significant pieces of history, including a model of a black star liner, a shipping company founded by Marcus Garvey in order to promote trade between the Caribbean and Africa. Sadly their are references to the slave trade in his works, but why shouldn't there be.
I recommend a visit to this exhibition and celebrate this clever artists' work.
Tavares Strachan is a conceptual artist who was born in the Bahamas and still works there in Nassau as well as in New York. The basis of Tavares work is an overwhelming desire to be a pioneering black Explorer, either in space or polar expedition, which has been with him from a young age.
Tavares uses a selection of different medium s, including ceramic, bronze, textile, oils, and light.
The curation has been extremely well done and really draws you into the art. Many of the works feature pioneering black figures and historical references to significant pieces of history, including a model of a black star liner, a shipping company founded by Marcus Garvey in order to promote trade between the Caribbean and Africa. Sadly their are references to the slave trade in his works, but why shouldn't there be.
I recommend a visit to this exhibition and celebrate this clever artists' work.
Ilford War Memorial Gardens
This small oasis is situated close to where the old King George Hospital once stood and is a lasting reminder to those lost in two world wars.
Originally commissioned to honour those who lost their lives in the first world, the memorial also remembers those 500 plus servicemen and women and 500 civilians from the Redbridge area that lost their lives in the Second World War.
Originally commissioned to honour those who lost their lives in the first world, the memorial also remembers those 500 plus servicemen and women and 500 civilians from the Redbridge area that lost their lives in the Second World War.
Chiswick House and Gardens
Finally, I made it to this beautiful spot in West London. The house has a wonderful paladian front and sits in over 50 acres of land, which houses an extensive garden.
Situated in close to the house, is a cafe run by Collici which serves a selection of hot and cold dishes and beverages.
Of you are out and about in the Chiswick area, this is it.
Situated in close to the house, is a cafe run by Collici which serves a selection of hot and cold dishes and beverages.
Of you are out and about in the Chiswick area, this is it.
Petticoat Lane Market
Petticoat is East London's premier market and is situated on Middlesex Street and in close proximity to Spitalfields.
The market traders sell a variety of wares, including clothes, footwear, textiles, food, and much more
Traditionally, the area has been synonymous on being the home of the Jewish community for many years, but over generations, the area has welcomed various cultures to the area, which add to its vibrancy.
The market traders sell a variety of wares, including clothes, footwear, textiles, food, and much more
Traditionally, the area has been synonymous on being the home of the Jewish community for many years, but over generations, the area has welcomed various cultures to the area, which add to its vibrancy.