William Owen
@wdowen.bsky.social
Writing about material culture, design history & East India Co networks in arts & sciences @ eaho.substack.com. Advisor on digital transformation & conservation in the cultural sector @ wdowen.substack.com. Adj. Factum Foundation.
The Judges said: A technically challenging and beautifully executed project that demonstrates the versatility of structural engineering ... creating a form that engages the public and reinforces the profession’s role in shaping imaginative, visible work.
November 15, 2025 at 10:18 AM
The Judges said: A technically challenging and beautifully executed project that demonstrates the versatility of structural engineering ... creating a form that engages the public and reinforces the profession’s role in shaping imaginative, visible work.
Anyone could sell London Bridge to Pippa Crear or Chris Mason; no idea about Alex Wickham.
November 13, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Anyone could sell London Bridge to Pippa Crear or Chris Mason; no idea about Alex Wickham.
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The BBC is facing a coordinated, politically motivated attack. With these resignations, it has given in | Jane Martinson
The corporation should have stood up to the Telegraph, Trump and the Tories. Now, its enemies know how little it takes for it to fold, says Jane Martinson, professor of financial journalism
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November 10, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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Only the clocks have changed ... Not having seen the proposed alternatives to the new Network Rail clock I can't help but think 'there's something missing here', lost in the idea of a logo stunt. And I suspect the answer is an analogue expression of hours and minutes, not just the seconds.
October 31, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Only the clocks have changed ... Not having seen the proposed alternatives to the new Network Rail clock I can't help but think 'there's something missing here', lost in the idea of a logo stunt. And I suspect the answer is an analogue expression of hours and minutes, not just the seconds.
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Explore the Raphael Cartoons · V&A
Explore colour, 3D and infrared photography of the Cartoons in ultra-high-resolution
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October 25, 2025 at 9:14 AM
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Snail farmer “sets up shell companies”? 😉
October 18, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Snail farmer “sets up shell companies”? 😉
And it takes four clicks to get to this in place of the main catalogue
October 9, 2025 at 6:21 PM
And it takes four clicks to get to this in place of the main catalogue
Literally, yes, but punk not hippy. AND it’s 19C in London today 🥵
October 3, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Literally, yes, but punk not hippy. AND it’s 19C in London today 🥵