Parliament Square is often viewed as a sanctuary of British constitutional history. Framed by the Palace of Westminster and the Abbey, it serves as a visual record of the 20th century’s geopolitical shifts.
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This substantial volume by John Stewart is the first full-length biography of Sir Herbert Baker, written with empathy, sustained interest, and impressive scholarly depth. It is a long-awaited study and immediately establishes itself as a benchmark work on Baker’s life and career.
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While motor cars had made their appearance on the dusty roads of Johannesburg by 1906, the year of the Club’s opening, they were still relatively rate, and horse-drawn vehicles and horse-back were the more prevalent forms of transport for members.