by James Balston | Oct 24, 2014 | Architecture, Art, Churches, Exhibitions, Heritage, Pubs, Uncategorized
England’s cathedrals are repositories for some of the country’s greatest artistic treasures. From carving in wood and stone, to the great stained glass windows, painting, embroidery and metalwork, art not only adorns these buildings, it is part of their... 
by James Balston | Apr 24, 2014 | Crystal Palace, Pubs, The Triangle SE19
I’ve been propping up the bar over on the Triangle… 
by James Balston | Jan 24, 2012 | Crystal Palace, Pubs, Shops, The Triangle SE19
The latest post on The Triangle SE19, concerns a vintage shop inside a pub. 
by James Balston | Oct 27, 2011 | Bathrooms, Bedrooms, Hotels, Pubs, Toilets, Travel
This is the way most tall stories begin, with the teller, glass in hand, propping up the bar of the village pub. Or in this case, seated by the fire, regaling a squirrel with Wealden tales. A squirrel? We are in the bar of the Bell, a soon to re-open pub with rooms in... 
by James Balston | Dec 1, 2010 | Pubs
If you’ve ever been into a Davy’s wine bar, you’ll know that they are a company with a long and proud tradition. Premises are stuffed with vast antique barrels, old signage and other booze related paraphanalia. Although the company was established... 
by James Balston | Jul 19, 2010 | Pubs
Just 100 yards down the road from Barnsley House, the Village Pub which I photographed a few months ago, has now given it’s bedrooms a make-over too. Cosier and rather more old fashioned than its big sister up the road, the best bedrooms have wonderful sturdy...