Guyanese-British artist Hew Locke created ‘Foreign Exchange’ for the Birmingham 2022 Festival. He reimagined the sculpture of Queen Victoria in the city centre, surrounding the bronze statue with a boat containing five smaller Queen Victorias. Each wears a helmet and carries a medal relating to an important colonial battle. Hew Locke described the statue ‘leading [...]
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2 Comments CherryPie on Jan 22nd 2026
On a misty Sunday morning we travelled to Birmingham to visit the Staffordshire Hoard now that the museum is fully open again after refurbishment.
We found the archaeology theme interesting but were underwhelmed by what was on display. I think part of the problem is that the special items are not ’showcased’ and the lighting is [...]
6 Comments CherryPie on Jan 19th 2026
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Cherie’s Place – Thought for the Week
I’m just John Osbourne: a working-class kid from Aston, who quit his job in the factory and went looking for a good time.
Ozzy Osbourne
4 Comments CherryPie on Jan 19th 2026
