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Statue of Garuda in the British Museum
No comments on Statue of Garuda in the British MuseumA few weeks ago I did something I haven’t done for a while and had a wander around the British Museum. I rather enjoyed coming across this serious dude. Apparently, he is the Garuda, a legendary bird-like being. In Hindu mythology he is associated with the god Vishnu acting as a vehicle or mount, and symbolises royal power and martial prowess. In Buddhist mythology the Garuda are a enormous intelligent birds that are enemies of the…
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Election photo
One consequence of standing in the General Election is that people have been taking photos of me — with resulting clashes with my vanity — but I do like this one of me with my friend, and fellow candidate for Luton North, Rabi Martins.
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Lyme Regis Focus
I’ve arrived in Lyme Regis for a family holiday. What’s the first thing I find as we enter our cottage? A ‘Lyme Regis, Charmouth & District Focus’. Well done West Dorset Liberal Democrats! 🙂
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Meet my new lodger
This is my new lodger Molly. He’s been staying with me for over six weeks now and despite all meals being provided and excellent room service the only rent I’ve received has been one small rodent.
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Ming Teapot in the V&A
I visited the Victoria & Albert Museum on Saturday for the first time. It was something I’ve been meaning to do for ages as it is the only one of the big four London museums I’ve never been in. I only scratched the surface of its collection and, while I was bowled over by the jewellery gallery, I spent most of my time in the museum’s Asian galleries. Here is a Ming/Qing dynasty stoneware teapot,…
