70 years ago yesterday US and Soviet troops met at the river Elbe, which then became the dividing line for a defeated Germany. Note that the GIs are the ones with cigarettes.

Ethel Kennedy on the left. Note the Rolleiflex that Jackie is using. One of the nicest cameras ever made.

Photo via @historyepics.

I’ve always wanted to say this, but yesterday was the first time I’ve seen an actual sign that made it sensible!

Spotted on a street in Edinburgh.

Edinburgh, this morning.

Whenever I walk through an un-managed wood I’m reminded of Joe Schumpeter.

Observed in a Norfolk village on Friday morning.

Norman Foster’s Law Faculty, looming out of the dark like a huge ocean liner. Reminded me of the liner scene in Fellini’s Amercord.