All in the best possible taste?

Article Abstract:

The Queen's Gallery is currently holding an exhibition of the around 500 Carl Faberge objects in the Royal Collection. These objects are certainly technically brilliant, but they give rise to serious questions about the taste of members of the Royal family and about the family's position with respect to partonage of the arts. The family no longer make the heroic gestures of taste in the national interest which were common in previous centuries, having clearly been affected with the sense of practicality which is so common among ordinary citizens.

Royal houses

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Something is stirring in the bowels of old Albert

Article Abstract:

Renovation work being undertaken at the Albert Hall in London, England, is discussed. This project will include a new South Porch in brick and terra cotta.

London, England, Buildings and facilities, Remodeling and renovation, Music-halls, Music facilities

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Fool Britannia

Article Abstract:

The emergence of a Culture of Ignorance in the UK is discussed. Today's celebrities tend to be people who have a high profile on television.

United Kingdom, Popular culture

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