Directions

There's something to be said for these old style directions. Trying to find your way around London can be difficult at times. Generally street names are at the beginning and end of a street. If you come in a block in between try finding a sign post to tell you where you are. Almost impossible. Ask someone for directions and they're likely to tell you they are not from around here and they don't know.

Royal College of Organists

A few doors up from yesterdays building is the stunning Royal College of Organists (of the musical type not internal body parts!). Following the Great Exhibition of 1851 a number of grand buildings sprang up around the area. So grand was it all that the area earned the nickname Albertoplis. The architect was Lt. H. H. Cole a military engineer. I was a little surprised to learn that someone from that background would create something so exquisite and ornate. That was until I learned his father assisted him. Dad played a major role in the Great Exhibition and the V&A. He also designed the first postage stamp and the first Christmas card.

The Artist

London is a truly wonderful city to be an artist in. Every day there is something new to see. The Victoria and Albert museum inspires on many levels, not only the exhibits but it's a great place to practice your art as well.