Sir Aston Webb GCVO CB RA FRIBA was a British architect who designed the principal facade of Buckingham Palace and the main building of the Victoria and Albert Museum, among other major works around England, many of them in partnership with Ingress Bell.
Administrative / Biographical History
Born, London,1849; President, Architectural Association, 1884; President, Royal Institute of British Architects, 1902-1904; Knighted, 1904; Royal Gold medallist, Architecture, English, 1905, American, 1907; President, Royal Academy, 1919; works included Buckingham Palace, Admiralty Arch, Victoria and Albert Museum, Royal College of Science and Imperial College; died, 1930. Publications: include: London of the Future editor (London, 1921).
Nationality English Role Architect Name Aston Webb Occupation Architect Born 22 May 1849 (1849-05-22) London Died August 21, 1930, London, United Kingdom Awards Royal Gold Medal, AIA Gold Medal Structures Buckingham Palace, Admiralty Arch, Victoria Memorial – London, Victoria Law Courts, Government Buildings Similar People Edward Blore, Thomas Brock, John Nash, Thomas Cubitt, Philip Webb Buildings University of Birmingham Children Maurice Webb, Philip Webb Aston webb student hub
Sir Aston Webb (22 May 1849 – 21 August 1930) was an English architect who designed the principal facade of Buckingham Palace and the main building of the Victoria and Albert Museum, among other major works around England, many of them in partnership with Ingress Bell. He was President of the Royal Academy from 1919 to 1924, and the founding Chairman of the London Society.
Sir William Courten or Curteen was a wealthy 17th-century merchant, operating from London. He financed the colonization of Barbados but lost his investment and interest in the islands to the Earl of Carlisle.
A Caribbean island called Barbados is a component of the British empire. From 1625 through 1966, it was a real colony. Nowadays, it is a constitutional monarchy with self-government, with Queen Elizabeth II serving as the nominal head of state. There is clear evidence of human occupancy dating back to roughly 1,500 years ago, and it has a long history with humans dating probably as far back as three thousand years.
The island’s first settlers are believed to have come in three groups from the continent of South America. The Arawaks arrived around 1,200 years ago, then the Caribs, who arrived around 600 years ago. The first group was called the Saladoid-Barrancoid. The Caribs were the group that was best organized politically.
I think you would have to be generally good-natured in order to succeed when things happen to thwart you.
Alfred Waterhouse
Alfred Waterhouse RA PPRIBA was an English architect, particularly associated with Victorian Gothic Revival architecture, although he designed using other architectural styles as well.
Born: 19 July 1830, Liverpool Died: 22 August 1905, Yattendon Education: Grove House School Grandchildren: Michael Waterhouse, Margaret Bridges, Ursula Margaret Waterhouse, Rachel Howard Waterhouse Children: Paul Waterhouse, Monica Bridges
To him, it is a building that seems to grow naturally both from its site and the architect’s plan, and one “that is of its period,
He also used faience, once its mass production was possible, on the interiors of his buildings. Such as the Victoria Building, University of Liverpool.
As with the architectural styles he used when designing his buildings, the materials and decoration also show the use of diverse materials. Waterhouse is known for the use of terracotta on the exterior of his buildings, most famously at the Natural History Museum. He also used faience, once its mass production was possible, on the interiors of his buildings. Such as the Victoria Building, University of Liverpool. But he also used brick, often a combination of different colours, or with other materials such as terracotta and stone.
Steel Pulse are a roots reggae band from the Handsworth area of Birmingham, England. They originally formed at Handsworth Wood Boys School, and were composed of David Hinds (lead vocals, guitar), Basil Gabbidon (lead guitar, vocals), and Ronald McQueen (bass); along with Basil’s brother Colin briefly on drums and Mykaell Riley (vocals, percussion). Steel Pulse were the first non-Jamaican act to win the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album.
Island Records era (1977–1980)
Island Records era (1977–1980) Their first release for Island was the “Ku Klux Klan” single, a tilt at the evils of racism, and one often accompanied by a visual parody of the sect on stage. By this time their ranks had swelled to include Selwyn Brown (keyboards), Steve “Grizzly” Nisbett (drums), Alphonso Martin (vocals, percussion) and Mykaell Riley (vocals). Their debut album, Handsworth Revolution (recorded in 1977 and released in early 1978), was part the evolution of roots reggae outside Jamaica. However, despite critical and moderate commercial success over three albums, the relationship with Island Records had soured by the advent of their third album, Caught You (released in the US as Reggae Fever).
The band made their US concert debut at the Mudd Club in New York in 1980.
Tom Terrell, who would later serve as their manager, was instrumental in masterminding a Steel Pulse concert on the night of Bob Marley’s funeral, which was broadcast live around the world from the 9:30 Club, 930 F Street, N.W., Washington, D.C., on 21 May 1981.
True Democracy (1982) Earth Crisis (1984)
State of Emergency (1988) Victims (1991) Vex (1994) Rage and Fury (1997) African Holocaust (2004) Mass Manipulation (2019)[14][11] Grammy Award Nominee – Best Reggae Album Live albums Rastafari Centennial – Live in Paris (Elysee Montmartre) (1992) Living Legacy (1998) Compilation albums Reggae Greats (1984) Smash Hits (1993) Rastanthology (1996)
Ultimate Collection (2000) 20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Steel Pulse (2004) Rastanthology II: The Sequel (2006) Love This Reggae Music: 1975–2015 (2016) Compilation appearances Short Circuit: Live at the Electric Circus (1977) (one track – Makka Splaff) Hope & Anchor Front Row Festival (1978) (one track – Sound Check) Urgh! A Music War (1981) Filmography Live from the Archives (1992) Introspective (2005) Singles “Kibudu Mansatta Abuku” (1976) “Nyah Luv” (1977) “Ku Klux Klan” (1978) “Prodigal Son” (1978) “Prediction” (1978) “Sound System” (1979) “Reggae Fever” (1980) “Don’t Give In” (1980) “Ravers” (1982) “Your House” (1982) “Steppin’ Out” (1984) “Reaching Out” (1988)
“Taxi Driver” (1993) “Bootstraps” (1994) “Brown Eyed Girl” (1996) “Global Warning” (2004) “No More Weapons” (2004) “Door of No Return” (2007) “Put Your Hoodies On [4 Trayvon]” (2014) “Stop You Coming and Come” (2018)
In a 2013 interview with Midnight Raver, David Hinds indicated that a new studio album and documentary, tentatively titled Steel Pulse: The Definitive Story, would be released in 2014.[8] However, on 10 July 2014 Midnight Raver reported that, according to Hinds, both the studio album and documentary will be delayed until at least 2015.
In anticipation of a new Steel Pulse album, the Roots Reggae Library has indexed two compilation albums of the latest Steel Pulse singles. The albums are called Positivity and Jah Way, both named after tracks on the albums.
In October 2018, Steel Pulse announced their new album, the first in 14 years, Mass Manipulation, was released on Rootfire Cooperative a non-traditional label that provides interest-free loans and label services to independent musicians. The single “Stop You Coming and Come” was released on 7 December. The album was nominated for the 2020 Grammy Awards.
Awards and nominations A Grammy award was awarded for their 1986 album Babylon the Bandit. Steel Pulse has received nominations for Victims (1991), Rastafari Centennial (1992), Rage and Fury (1998), and Living Legacy (2000). and Mass Manipulation (2019).
ACCOUNTABILITY The Government’s proposals will undoubtedly weaken rights protections in the UK. And the only people who benefit from weakening rights are those in power.
Right now, that is a government attempting to shut down the ways people are able to hold it to account.
The Judicial Review Bill will make it harder for people to challenge the Government’s actions in court – and make it so even winning your case won’t be worthwhile.
The Policing Bill is an attempt to silence people by criminalising their protests.
Mandatory voter ID could prevent millions of people from exercising their right to vote and having a say in elections.
And the Government is sidelining MP and Peers when making and changing laws, allowing little to no time to debate proposals.
The proposals to replace the Human Rights Act with a British Bill of Rights aren’t born of good will. They are the summit of the Government’s ambitions to rewrite the rules to make itself untouchable.
Without human rights, we will violate not only our moral principles but also social norms for certain standards of human behavior. Freedom, equality, and dignity are bestowed on all by virtue of being human, expressions of these are protected by our Human rights to freedom of thought, conscience, and religion; this right includes freedom to change his religion or belief and freedom to the rights listed below.
DONATE NOW TO DEFEND HUMAN RIGHTS The government is planning to gut the Human Rights Act, but together we can stop them. Your donation could help defend our rights through this year’s upcoming attacks – and it only takes two minutes.
This prayer is inspired by King David taken from 1 Chronicles 29 O Lord our God, all this store that we have prepared to build thee a house for thine holy name cometh of thine hand, and is all thine own. I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in…Continue Reading →
And when they heard that, they lifted up their voice to God with one accord and said Lord, thou art God, which hast made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all that in them is: Who by the mouth of thy servant David hast said, Why did the heathen rage, and the people imagine…Continue Reading
For Knowledge of God’s Creation Almighty and everlasting God, you made the universe with all its marvelous order, its atoms, worlds, and galaxies, and the infinite complexity of living creatures: Grant that, as we probe the mysteries of your creation, we may come to know you more truly, and more surely fulfill our role…Continue Reading →
is a British urban music outlet and entertainment platform. As the name suggests, the platform is an outlet for UK rap and its various genres, such as UK drill, afro swing, trap, and British hip hop. The platform also serves electronic genres such as UK garage and grime.
The Emergency support scheme to help those in crisis is vital lifeline. The Government has to make sure there is a local scheme that provides emergency help to people in crisis check your local council for details about the scheme if you do not live in london the scheme provides in-kind support, such as vouchers, wherever possible, rather than cash grants. We can help your household meet living costs if you need support with you application call John Livingston on 07940240811 between 9 am – 5pm Mon-Fri Here is the link to Lambeth the Household Support Scheme:
Once you receive your voucher, wait 14 days and apply again.
Below are written instructions:
When you are applying, if you are a single person, click ‘I am experiencing a crisis’ . If you are a family/ have children – click ‘my family is under pressure.’ – then make a note of your reference number.
Then fill in the details as it says.
If you are not entirely sure about the amount of your benefits, you can estimate within reason but you can’t make it up completely as they will check with your national insurance records.
When it asks you about your crisis and which date – put today’s date and explain that you are struggling to make ends meet due to the cost in the rise of living and the rising costs of fuel. You can also talk about Universal Credit and how the payments were reduced late last year.
When it asks for the help you need, they will only help you with general food, electricity and gas. So only tick these boxes and write a couple of sentences about how you are struggling with costs this winter because you are on a low income. You can also mention the rise in the cost of living and the rapid rise in the cost of fuel. You can also mention that universal credit was reduced and this has adversely affected you.
You can always try to get household goods. They do give these but very rarely and only if you have been the victim of a disaster like a flood or fire in an accommodation run by Lambeth. They also sometimes will give household goods on medical grounds but only if you provide evidence at a later date (they will contact you if this is the case.)
When they ask you about what else you have done to improve your situation, you can say that you have been contacting the foodbank for support.
When it asks for your energy account numbers and you don’t know them, explain this in the ‘additional info’ box. You will find this box as the last question under the ‘help you need’ section. Then you can write in ‘0000000’ when it asks for your account number on the following page.
I know you may feel that it doesn’t all apply to you but the money is there to help Lambeth residents this winter. You are definitely eligible if your family earns under £30,000 a year.
Mary Lou Williams (born Mary Elfrieda Scruggs; May 8, 1910 – May 28, 1981) was an American jazz pianist, arranger, and composer. She wrote hundreds of compositions and arrangements and recorded more than one hundred records (in 78, 45, and LP versions). Williams wrote and arranged for Duke Ellington and Benny Goodman, and she was friend, mentor, and teacher to Thelonious Monk, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Tadd Dameron, Bud Powell, and Dizzy Gillespie.
In 1922, at the age of 12, she went on the Orpheum Circuit of theaters. During the following year she played with Duke Ellington and his early small band, the Washingtonians. One morning at three o’clock, she was playing with McKinney’s Cotton Pickers at Harlem’s Rhythm Club. Louis Armstrong entered the room and paused to listen to her. Williams shyly told what happened: “Louis picked me up and kissed me.
In 1942, Williams left the Twelve Clouds of Joy, returning to Pittsburgh. She was joined there by her bandmate Harold “Shorty” Baker, with whom she formed a six-piece ensemble that included Art Blakey on drums. After getting engaged in Cleveland, Baker left to join Duke Ellington’s orchestra. Williams joined the band in New York City, and they traveled to Baltimore to be married. She traveled with Ellington and helped arrange several tunes for him, including “Trumpet No End” (1946), her version of “Blue Skies” by Irving Berlin.
Mary Lou Williams was an African American jazz pianist, composer, and arranger who wrote hundreds of compositions and arrangements and recorded over one hundred records. Williams was born as Mary Elfireda Scruggs on May 8, 1910 in Atlanta, Georgia, but grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
After her hiatus, her first piece was a Mass that she wrote and performed named Black Christ of the Andes (1963). Two short works, Anima Christi and Praise the Lord, were also released during this time. Williams made great efforts to perform his work in collaboration with the Youth Choir, including the “Mass of Mary Lou” held at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City in April 1975. The jazz musician played at the church for the first time. She established a charitable organization and opened thrift stores in Harlem, directing the proceeds, along with ten percent of her own earnings, to musicians in need. As a 1964 Time article explained, “Mary Lou thinks of herself as a soul musician — a way of saying that she never strays far from melody and the blues, but deals sparingly in gospel harmony and rhythm. “I pray with my fingers when I play,” she says. I achieve a good “soul sound” by touching people’s souls.
In the 1980 novel A Confederacy of Dunces, Ignatius Reilly contemplates praying to Martin for aid in bringing social justice to the black workers at the New Orleans factory where he works. And in music, the first track of jazz pianist Mary Lou Williams’s album Black Christ of the Andes is titled “St. Martin De Porres”.
There are several Spanish and Mexican works regarding his life in cinema and television, starring Cuban actor Rene Muñoz, most of them referring to his mixed race, his miracles and his life of humility. The best known movies are Fray Escoba (Friar Broom) (1963) and Un mulato llamado Martin (A mulatto called Martin) (1975).
Peter the Great, was the monarch of the Russian Emperor, May 7 Russian Empire [O.S. April 27] 1682, until his death in 1725, his brother Ivan 5 before 1696. It reigned jointly with the world. Under his rule, Russia was modernized and grew into a European power. Born: June 9, 1672, Moscow, Russia Death: February 8, 1725, St. Petersburg, Russia Height: 2.03m
Major Accomplishments of Peter the Great
1 He initiated Russia’s westernization through his internal reforms.
2 He enhanced Russia’s economy by industrial growth.
3 Peter the Great implemented sweeping reforms in education.
4 He introduced the system of Table of Ranks to do away with hereditary nobility.
Peter the Great statue, Vladimir Putin’s gift to Londoners, damaged in attempted robbery Russian embassy may be asked to pick up bill to repair tribute to Russian president’s hero, gifted during 2003 visit
Was Pyotr the Great cruel? Early in his rule, there was an uprising by the guards, which was mercilessly subdued. Peter the Great himself led five of the thousands of guards executed for treason. When it comes to punishment, Peter didn’t have a favorite. Even his son and his heirs were imprisoned and tortured.
Why is Peter called Great? After Russia won the Northern War, it became the strongest nation in Europe and became known as the Russian Empire. In October 1721, Peter the Great was awarded the title of Peter the Great, the father of his homeland and the emperor of all Russia.
UK relations with Russia and its leader have deteriorated sharply in the years since Putin sailed down the Thames in 2003 to visit the statue, accompanied by the Duke of York,. The Kremlin has deleted a press release about the visit but it is still available on a web archive.
The Russian Leader was travelling from Westminster to Greenwich on the Royal Nore to see the new statue of Peter the Great at Deptford Creek and visit the Observatory.
Putin hails Peter the Great as a national hero for establishing Russia as a European power, and keeps a bronze statue of him in his cabinet room.
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