Comments on: The Return of Sebastian Harding https://spitalfieldslife.com/2017/02/15/the-return-of-sebastian-harding/ In the midst of life I woke to find myself living in an old house beside Brick Lane in the East End of London Thu, 16 Feb 2017 07:58:41 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Greg Tingey https://spitalfieldslife.com/2017/02/15/the-return-of-sebastian-harding/#comment-1136216 Thu, 16 Feb 2017 07:58:41 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=154299#comment-1136216 Those of us who remember the old Foyles always wondered, given its chaotic internal lack of organisation, how it made money.
Enlightenment came later, when it was apparent that they were being, um, “supported” by the government of the PRC.
[ I understand that, earlier on, in the 1930’s, they had received Soviet support ( in opposition to the Nazis ) but that there had been some sort of ideological contretemps in the early 1950’s, hence the switch of connections ]

]]> By: Jill https://spitalfieldslife.com/2017/02/15/the-return-of-sebastian-harding/#comment-1136112 Wed, 15 Feb 2017 22:09:59 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=154299#comment-1136112 Annually, the Year 2 children at the school where I work make cardboard houses in the style of the 17th century when studying the Great Fire of 1666. Our local fire brigade attend when the caretaker sets fire to them, watched by the children on the school field, then the fire brigade put the fire out (and follow up with a talk on fire safety).

On another note, I used to take my kids to Foyles to spend their pocket money and get lost among the shelves. It was an eccentrically run business, the kids are now adults, shame they won’t be able to take their kids for the same delightful experience.

]]> By: Joan B https://spitalfieldslife.com/2017/02/15/the-return-of-sebastian-harding/#comment-1136069 Wed, 15 Feb 2017 17:43:55 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=154299#comment-1136069 Also shocked to read about Foyles. And what of poor Mother Clapp?

]]> By: Yvonne M https://spitalfieldslife.com/2017/02/15/the-return-of-sebastian-harding/#comment-1136032 Wed, 15 Feb 2017 13:10:34 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=154299#comment-1136032 These are wonderful models, full of character. They skill of the maker and the history behind them is captivating.
I wish they were produced in kit form to buy. I loved card models as a child and now have a collection of period houses and furnishings made of wood.

]]> By: Lynne Perrella https://spitalfieldslife.com/2017/02/15/the-return-of-sebastian-harding/#comment-1136022 Wed, 15 Feb 2017 11:16:56 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=154299#comment-1136022 Thank you for revealing this fabulous paper chase! The buildings are totally captivating……further proof that the so-called “ephemeral” paper arts are enduring and spot-on.
Applauding Sebastian and the Gentle Author — Many thanks.

]]> By: Annie G https://spitalfieldslife.com/2017/02/15/the-return-of-sebastian-harding/#comment-1136011 Wed, 15 Feb 2017 09:27:48 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=154299#comment-1136011 When in Fleet Street, I always look out for the cheery building, proclaiming the Dundee Courier. I shall enjoy it all the more now.

]]> By: Jonathon Green (@MisterSlang) https://spitalfieldslife.com/2017/02/15/the-return-of-sebastian-harding/#comment-1135997 Wed, 15 Feb 2017 08:38:50 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=154299#comment-1135997 Those who want to learn more about Mother Clap’s Molly House should refer to http://rictornorton.co.uk/, the website of Rictor Norton who has written an eponymous book on the house and the whole subcultural world of 18th century gay life in London, as well as much else on gay history and literature.

]]> By: Valerie-Jael https://spitalfieldslife.com/2017/02/15/the-return-of-sebastian-harding/#comment-1135996 Wed, 15 Feb 2017 08:34:14 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=154299#comment-1135996 Sebastian’s models are wonderful. I can’t believe that Foyle’s will be gone when I visit London again, what a shock. Valerie

]]> By: John Barrett https://spitalfieldslife.com/2017/02/15/the-return-of-sebastian-harding/#comment-1135992 Wed, 15 Feb 2017 08:16:13 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=154299#comment-1135992 Sebastian; I like your unique building form all clever stuff, lots of research and hard work was needed here. I suggest you collect all your 3d model buildings and more, make them into a major collection and present them to a major London museum. Cost to them would not be excessive. I consider them that important. You have added a new dimension and give further meaning to our historic buildings. Young persons and schools would be delighted to see them I am sure. Poet John PS Make up Sam Pepys old house in Seething Lane if you can.

]]> By: Phil Maxwell https://spitalfieldslife.com/2017/02/15/the-return-of-sebastian-harding/#comment-1135937 Wed, 15 Feb 2017 03:59:31 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=154299#comment-1135937 I love these models. Deliberately weak planning legislation and big money are doing more damage to London’s heritage than the blitz ever did.

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