England
The Cenotaph
Today marks the 90th anniversary of the end of World War I, which is being commemorated across the globe. Earlier today, the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, there was a 2 minute silence held at…
Bulford Kiwi
Kiwis in England? No, just a large carving of one cut out of this chalk hillside on the slope of Beacon Hill, Wiltshire. The kiwi was created in 1919 by the New Zealand soldiers who stayed here awaiting ships to…
The Bean
This giant shiny artwork in Chicago's Millennium Park is officially called "Cloud Gate" but, as with most public art, everyone knows it by a much more obvious nickname - in this case "The bean". The work of British artist Anish…
Harwich Redoubt
Harwich Redoubt is a perfectly circular redoubt (a type of fort) which was built in 1808 to defend the ancient English seaport of Harwich, Essex, from Napoleonic invasion. If you're thinking the fort looks like it has actually been built…
Brick Train
Is it a giant turd? Is it Superman? No, it's a train! Made entirely from bricks! See, seriously. A train made from bricks, and all in the name of art apparently. The brainchild of sculptor David Mach, the brick train…
Live Long and Prosper
This weekend, I was lucky enough to see the only flying Avro Vulcan in existence, yet Murphy's Law dictated that my camera should under no circumstances work. So, whilst this post was to be interjected with marvelous self-made photography, it…
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