Did I mention the boat?
In December 2007 I bought an 80-foot motor yacht, currently moored in Seattle. She was built in 1930 of Douglas fir and is currently named the CREOLE. Any improvements on that name (which is not the...
View ArticleA bass in Venice
On Sunday February 8th I was able to make my debut as a bass in the choir of St Mark’s, Venice, despite the unusually high water surrounding and entering the building. I am seen here rushing to my...
View ArticlePhillips family annual photograph
Every year since we moved into 22 Gibson Square in August 1994 we have had a photograph taken in August to mark the passing of the years. This is the latest in the series – the 16th. From left to...
View ArticleSuffering for Art: the Tallis Scholars mid-session, recording Josquin in the...
from left to right: PP, Jan Coxwell, Amy Haworth, Caroline Trevor, Patrick Craig, George Pooley, Simon Wall, Mark Dobell, Don Greig, Steve Smith, Rob Macdonald
View ArticleCathedral-like trees
As some of my friends know, I have a passion for trees that resemble or pre-echo the design of Gothic vaults. This avenue I found near Wells-next-the-Sea in Norfolk, leading up to Holkham Hall....
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