This is London.
July 18, 2010.
Highgate Cementary.
Georges Wombwell was a famous menagerie exhibitor in the victorian britain. His menagerie became the largest and most popular show in the country and included amongst its animals, Bengal tigers, elephants, zebras, pumas and polar bears; and "the real unicorn of scripture" - a rhinoceros. As the show grew, word of Wombwell's husbandry skills reached the ears of Prince Albert, who's harriers were suffering a great mortality. Summoned to the palace, George took one look at his majesty's hounds and without hesitation, he pronounced that the water they drank had affected their healths. Prince Albert had the water changed, the deaths ceased and he in gratitude inquired in what way he could be of service to Mr. Wombwell. George replied, "What can you give a man who has everythink". A year later, when Queen Victoria demanded that George exhibit his 'Elephant of Siam' at Windsor, Albert was waiting with a gift for "The man who has everythink": A brand spanking new oak coffin. George thanked Albert heartily and proudly exhibited the coffin as part of the menagerie, charging an extra admission fee to all who queued to see it.
July, 17, 2010.
Return to Seven Sisters.
July 16, 2010.
The Nelson Stairs, Sommerset House.
July 15, 2010.
Bust of Marcus Aurelius, Roman Empreror.
Calvary Has Arrived!
Horseman from the west frieze of the Parthenon at the British Museum.
