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JMW Turner, the man who painted with light

by kenroe61@gmail.comUpdated on April 2, 2026July 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. …

Two knights in full armour jousting on horseback at Warwick Castle, watched by a crowd behind red and gold banners on a sunny day.

Warwick Castle, A Thousand Years of Power and Pageantry

by kenroe61@gmail.comUpdated on April 2, 2026July 9, 2025

Warwick Castle is one of the finest and most complete medieval castles in England. Set on a bend in the River Avon, this towering fortress …

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.

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William Wilberforce, The Relentless Reformer

by kenroe61@gmail.comUpdated on April 2, 2026July 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 …

Durham Cathedral floodlit at dusk, UNESCO World Heritage Site

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10 curious things about Durham Cathedral (that will make you fall a bit in love with it)

by kenroe61@gmail.comUpdated on April 2, 2026December 18, 2020

Durham Cathedral is not just a building. It’s a time machine, a miracle of medieval engineering, and a place so beautiful it has made actual …