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The most important, thanks largely to its position, was at Skaros, which was called simply The Castle’. ‘Kastro in Greek. Its 200 houses were perched on the summit of …
My next two days to Grants were kinder. Sunshine replaced storms and the cool mountain air was a pleasure to hike in. I travelled between water sources, sometimes a …
Roman Steps – My Historic Local Route I’ve camped up here several times. It feels special, atmospheric. The history is deep, entwined in the earth under my feet. Thousands …
PAINTING The art that was most highly developed at prehistoric Akrotiri was painting. This is immediately evident in the many marvellous frescos that have been discovered so far. These …
Starbucks 58 West Nile Street Decorative Carving Architect: James Boucher This listed building features a Starbucks on the ground floor and winged mythical creatures sitting either side of the …
GUIDE TO THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE OF ANCIENT THERA The entrance to the archaeological site of Ancient Thera is from the northwest. We will be moving in a southeasterly direction. …
I rode back to the hotel in a buggy straight out of Cobb and Co, an old wooden mini stage coach. These are the usual method of transport in …
Architect: J. T. Rochead Built in 1855 in the Scottish Baronial style for the City of Glasgow Bank, this imposing building was by J. T. Rochead, who also designed …