This complex man exposed horrors in the Congo and Amazon, winning renown and a knighthood. But his support for Irish Independence led to his execution for high treason.
While the author's grandfather (Walter Runciman) tried to mediate between the new Czech Republic and the Sudeten Germans, her grandmother publicly favoured the Germans. This is a fascinating... read more
Beautifully photographed sculptural ceramics from the collection of Anthony Shaw. Includes pieces by Gordon Baldwin, Ewen Henderson and Gillian Lowndes.