Pupils in the Advanced Higher Graphics class will be producing 200x200mm booklets this year, instead of magazine articles.  We may have the booklets professionally printed and bound.

One of the assignments to be included in the booklet will be a double page spread featuring some images from the London trip, with a bit of explanatory text.

This is a draft of my own double page spread.  At this early stage it doesn't include a logo, header or footer.

Jim

Sunday afternoon.

Following our hike to the observatory, and tour around the museum, we relaxed in the park.

Shortly after these photos were taken, Mrs Smyth returned from buying a frisbee, and most of the group joined in the activity.

Jim

Sunday morning.

The Design Museum's 'Super Contemporary' exhibition featured landmark design work dating from the 1940s to present day - by London based designers.  It included two walls of material plus several large installations.

Until the exhibition, I didn't know that British Rail's double arrow symbol, designed by Gerald Burney, has been adopted by a number of other rail systems around the world.

Jim 

Sunday morning.

The Design Museum had a display of beautiful models of designs by recently deceased architect Jan Kaplicky.  The models were futuristic, with lots of organic forms and transparent surfaces.

Jim 

After a picnic lunch at the Albert Memorial in Hyde Park, everyone went off to use their free time as they wished.

I chose to stroll through a few neighbourhoods that I'd hadn't visited before, on the way to Tate Britain, then finally to the BFI IMAX at Waterloo.

The first landmark I headed for was 'Bibendum', a former garage with a decorative theme based on Michelin's mascot.  The garage was converted some time ago in to a shop and restaurant for Terence Conran.  The building is festooned with sculptural and stained glass references to Bibendum.

From Bibendum I walked to Sloane Square, passing an open air market, with lots of wonderful food stands.

While crossing a bridge over the railway lines leading to Victoria Station, there opened up a superb view to the former Battersea Power Station, with its four huge chimney stacks.  Those old enough to remember rock band Pink Floyd's 'Animals' album cover will recognise it.  The building has been owned by various property developers since its days as a functioning power station, and is still awaits redevelopment.

I made my way through Pimlico then spent an hour at Tate Britain.  The collection of Pre-Raphaelite paintings was stunning and the (limited quantity) of sculpture was wonderful.  The bronze sculpture featured in the photos is titled 'The Rescue of Andromeda', by Henry C. Fehr, dating from 1893.

From Tate Britain I walked along the river bank to Victoria Tower Gardens, then over the river to Lambeth Palace, before heading to the IMAX.

Much better than spending the afternoon shopping.

Jim