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Algernon Newton's 'City of London from Hampstead,' (c1920) brings to mind Constable's views painted from a similar spot of commanding elevated views across Hampstead Heath to St Michael's in Highgate.
CommodeCommando retweeted
John Lennon arriving at the studio to play "Strawberry Fields Forever" for the first time, November 24, 1966.
"The first time John sang "Strawberry Fields" with just an acoustic guitar, it was magical. Absolutely wonderful. I have always loved John's voice." — George Martin.
Replying to @ahistoryinart
Not always tranquil and reassuring! For Children: The Witches are Here (1984).
CommodeCommando retweeted
Distant View of Mount Asama in the Shinshu District, by Utagawa Hiroshige, 18th century
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John Lennon appearing on the BBC’s TV show, “Not Only… but Also”, wearing his soon-to-be-iconic wire-framed glasses for a public appearance (November 1966):
Replying to @luusssso
Finnish President Urho Kekkonen had one. From his house at Tamminiemi, Helsinki.
CommodeCommando retweeted
je revois pour la première fois rosemary’s baby et je me demande si c’est pas simplement le plus grand film d’horreur jamais fait finalement… l’aboutissement de tout un imaginaire du gaslight où new york devient un immense sabbat-
Replying to @TheSimonKnott
Recommend the Whitworth Gallery on Oxford Rd if you have time. Fantastic Hokusai and Hiroshige exhibition on now. Also The Labour of Care exhibition upstairs.
CommodeCommando retweeted
I was thinking how tired and fed up I was when Samreen emailed me from her tiny attic in Afghanistan and put it all in context.
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A gothic wonder from Samreen in Kabul. She never loses her sense of humour - even in the darkest hour.
Replying to @CyberSaffron
I used the expression “No show without Punch” recently and got blank looks …….



























