Extra good bits from our continuing Tour of England featuring a Roman fort, pub signs, and a disastrous defeat for England's navy in The Medway.
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Travel Quiz “Have you tried yet?”
Have you taken our Travel Quiz challenge on countries and cities yet? Nobody has scored 100% so far, and the average score is 70%, so why not give it a try before we post the next quiz on Travel Culture. Edited with BlogPad Pro
Travels in Spain. Tiles of Valencia
A blog of beautiful photos of tiles from around Valencia taken by Andrew Petcher of Have Bag, Will Travel
Andrew writes much about his European travels, especially in Spain which he favours greatly. He is definitely a mindful traveller with a blog worth following; he is a good follower too, always comments on posts and gives thoughtful replies. Do take a peek at this colourful post and his blog.
If I was recommending a city in Spain for tile and ceramics I would suggest Talavera de la Reina.
During the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, Talavera achieved great recognition, thanks to its ceramics. Wonderful pieces of pottery and Talavera tiles are found in the main museums all over the world and in the most luxurious palaces all over Europe. The city is internationally known for its products, which King Philip II used as tiled revetments in many of his works, such as the monastery of El Escorial. The nickname of Talavera de la Reina is ‘The City of Pottery’ and Mexico’s famous Talavera pottery was named after the place.
But, having said that Valencia has some interesting wall tiles of its own…
Native American Indian culture at Denver Art Museum
The Denver Art Museum introduces itself as "an educational, nonprofit resource that sparks creative thinking and expression through transformative experiences with art. Its holdings reflect the city and region—and provide invaluable ways for the community to learn about cultures from around the world." We visited in April 2017 attracted by their focus on cultures in … Continue reading Native American Indian culture at Denver Art Museum
The best Museum in New York?
The Museum of Modern Art introduces itself as "the place that fuels creativity, ignites minds, and provides inspiration. With extraordinary exhibitions and the worlds finest collection of modern and contemporary art, MoMA is dedicated to the conversation between the past and the present, the established and the experimental." They are one of the top museums … Continue reading The best Museum in New York?
