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JMW Turner, the man who painted with light

Updated on July 10, 2025July 10, 2025

Painting of an old warship, the HMS Téméraire, being towed by a small steam-powered tugboat at sunset. The ship appears ghostly and pale against a glowing sky of rich oranges, reds, and yellows. The calm water reflects the dramatic sky, while smoke trails from the tugboat’s funnel. The overall scene is peaceful but poignant, symbolising the end of an era.

JMW Turner didn’t just paint landscapes, he lit them on fire. Not literally, of course, though he was fond of a dramatic blaze or two. …

Historic painting of the House of Commons in the late 18th century, showing a crowded parliamentary session with men in period dress seated on benches and gathered around a central table. A speaker stands addressing the chamber while others listen attentively. The scene captures the era of William Wilberforce and the abolition debates, with candlelight illuminating the ornate wooden interior and royal crest above the speaker's chair.

William Wilberforce, The Relentless Reformer

Updated on July 8, 2025July 8, 2025

William Wilberforce was the unlikely powerhouse behind one of Britain’s greatest moral victories – the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade. A politician, philanthropist and …

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JMW Turner, the man who painted with light

William Wilberforce, The Relentless Reformer

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