Showing culture blog archives for: January 2017
Jimi Hendrix Stayed at the Cumberland Hotel
30 January 2017
Jimi Hendrix stayed at the Cumberland Hotel on numerous occasions. It was there that he gave his final interview to Keith Altham for the NME on 11 September 1970, six days before he was found dead of an…John Betjeman Wrote a Poem About Marble Arch
23 January 2017
In 1968, Sir John Betjeman wrote a poem about Marble Arch and recited it from the monument’s roof in BBC documentary, Contrasts: Marble Arch to Edgware. John Betjeman (1906-1984) was Britain’s Poet Laureate from 1972 until his…
The History of Marks & Spencer Edgware Road
16 January 2017
We came across the M&S Company Archive Twitter feed and found an incredible photo of Marks & Spencer Edgware Road from 1912. Subsequently, the company archivist kindly sent us more photos and these lovely stories about the…
Knighthood for Architect of The Edison, David Adjaye
11 January 2017
The New Year’s Honours List 2017 announced a Knighthood for Architect of The Edison, David Adjaye. Sir David Adjaye OBE and his international architectural practice, Adjaye Associates, are based at The Edison, 223 Old Marylebone Road.…
A Closer Look at Marble Arch and its Sculpture
2 January 2017
Have you ever taken a closer look at Marble Arch and its sculpture and wondered what it all means and what’s it made of? Read on for a detailed tour of all its features. The whole…