Gavin Stamp
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Remembering the fallen: The world’s war memorials
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission celebrates its centenary this year. Gavin Stamp contextualises its work by looking at the way in which other nations commemorated their dead.
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Britain's 100 best Railway Stations: Simon Jenkins on the gateways to our railways
The latest book by Simon Jenkins looks at the 100 best railway stations in Britain. Gavin Stamp looks over the tome with his critical eye.
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The saving of Mount Grace Priory: A ruin revived in Arts-and-Crafts style
The saving of Mount Grace Priory in North Yorkshire is a fascinating tale of far-sightedness, persistence and determination. Gavin Stamp tells the story.
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Alexander 'Greek' Thomson: Glasgow's visionary architect
As we celebrate the bicentenary of Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson, Gavin Stamp considers the remarkable way in which he adapted principles of Greek architecture to the development of his native city.
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How cycling freed British people to enjoy the countryside once again
The arrival of the bicycle and tricycle opened up a thrilling freedom for the people of Britain.
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A doll's house fit for a queen: How Lutyens created a Lilliput for Queen Mary
A miniature palace designed by Lutyens and promoted by Country Life offers a fascinating perspective on the 1920s, as Gavin Stamp explains.
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Exhibition review: Mackintosh Architecture at RIBA, London
Gavin Stamp explores a show of Charles Rennie Mackintosh designs.
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Book review: George Frederick Bodley
George Frederick Bodley was a master of beauty and refinement. Gavin Stamp reviews a superb new book on this great architect.
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Ian Nairn bus tour of London
This Sunday 30th November, a red Routemaster London bus will be taking some fifty Nairnites on a tour of London.
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Rebuilding the Glasgow School of Art
Gavin Stamp argues for the careful rebuilding of The Glasgow School of Art after a devastating fire.
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