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Lead on King 🤴

Lead on King 🤴

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2.5 seconds after I realise that I've been invited to a gastro "pub" that specialises in craft beer and cocktails.

2.5 seconds after I realise that I've been invited to a gastro "pub" that specialises in craft beer and cocktails.

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What a waste

What a waste

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The haunting smiles from these youngsters over a century ago contradict todays expectation of so-called "happiness."

The haunting smiles from these youngsters over a century ago contradict todays expectation of so-called "happiness."

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The "sad horse" is a celebrated masterpiece in the British Museum's Parthenon Sculptures collection. Sculpted in (438-432 BC), this piece of Pentelic marble originally adorned the East pediment of the Parthenon in Athens. Depicting the head of Selene's chariot horse, it is renowned for its visceral depiction of exhaustion. Its gaping jaw, flared nostrils, and bulging eyes evoke a beast weary from its nightly journey across the sky. In Greek mythology, it represents one of the horses pulling the moon goddess, Selene's chariot. The tense muscles, flattened ears, and stressed anatomy capture the exhaustion of a horse just finishing its nightly work. Upon first seeing him, it appears humorous. But look a little longer, and it becomes a profound image of torment and hardship. It's insane to think of how talented and artistic people were thousands of years ago. Modern architects and artists would benefit from looking to the past for inspiration as opposed to wherever they're getting it today. ⏳️

The "sad horse" is a celebrated masterpiece in the British Museum's Parthenon Sculptures collection. Sculpted in (438-432 BC), this piece of Pentelic marble originally adorned the East pediment of the Parthenon in Athens. Depicting the head of Selene's chariot horse, it is renowned for its visceral depiction of exhaustion. Its gaping jaw, flared nostrils, and bulging eyes evoke a beast weary from its nightly journey across the sky. In Greek mythology, it represents one of the horses pulling the moon goddess, Selene's chariot. The tense muscles, flattened ears, and stressed anatomy capture the exhaustion of a horse just finishing its nightly work. Upon first seeing him, it appears humorous. But look a little longer, and it becomes a profound image of torment and hardship. It's insane to think of how talented and artistic people were thousands of years ago. Modern architects and artists would benefit from looking to the past for inspiration as opposed to wherever they're getting it today. ⏳️

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"Let not England forget her precedence of teaching nations how to live." — John Milton (1608 – 1674)

"Let not England forget her precedence of teaching nations how to live." — John Milton (1608 – 1674)

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Ask me not to explain a level of brilliance that you could never understand. 🦇

Ask me not to explain a level of brilliance that you could never understand. 🦇

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A level of sportsmanship only achieved by Britain's greatest athletes. 🚬

A level of sportsmanship only achieved by Britain's greatest athletes. 🚬

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"I feel that as long as the Shire lies behind, safe and comfortable, I shall find wandering more bearable: I shall know that somewhere there is a firm foothold, even if my feet cannot stand there again" – Frodo

"I feel that as long as the Shire lies behind, safe and comfortable, I shall find wandering more bearable: I shall know that somewhere there is a firm foothold, even if my feet cannot stand there again" – Frodo

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I could watch old footage of the 'Flying Scotsman' steaming through beautiful Britain all day long.

I could watch old footage of the 'Flying Scotsman' steaming through beautiful Britain all day long.

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Exactly one hour after I am proclaimed emperor..

Exactly one hour after I am proclaimed emperor..

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We didn't mess about back in the day. 1896 💀

We didn't mess about back in the day. 1896 💀

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Heartwarming scene of bonding between fans during a #ChelseaFC vs. #Spurs (Tottenham) game in 1975. ⏳️ Lost London Britain's Lost & Living Pubs

Heartwarming scene of bonding between fans during a #ChelseaFC vs. #Spurs (Tottenham) game in 1975. ⏳️ Lost London Britain's Lost & Living Pubs

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The History and Fate of the Briggens House Estate For centuries, Briggens house, on the Briggens Estate, has stood as a prime example of high culture and architectural splendour. Its history is as extensive as it is fascinating, which is why some of it is covered in this video. On a (very) warm, sunny day, we took a trip to this beautiful spot that sits in the picturesque countryside between #Essex and #Hertfordshire, not only talk about what it's seen and been through, but its potential fate. Of course, as mentioned in the video, this certainly isn't a representation of the average Briton, but, it is an example of how much more beautiful things used to be in the world of the wealthy compared to the penthouse mentality of today. Who knows, maybe a force of magic will prevent the house and the grounds from becoming a new-build housing estate. Up and down our Isles, a wave of modernistic uniformity is changing Britain as a whole. Our old buildings suffer, or disappear, whilst the new one's do not take on the image of Britain we all know and love. To join me on one of my many Tours - Pub/History tours, visit Pub and History Walking Tours and the Tour website To see this video in 4k, visit my You Tube. I am also involved in a docuseries named Britain's Lost and Living pubs that is on both X and You Tube. Britain's Lost & Living Pubs Music: Chopin - Nocturne No. 21 in C minor, BI 108 (performed by Diana Hughes) Thank you for watching 🤝

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