Erudite Eccentric

Colonel Blashford-Snell - 'Blashers'




Briefing notes: Immaculate gentleman explorer and high-spirited lecturer.

Further information: http://www.johnblashfordsnell.org.uk

Essential Read

The Road To Wigan Pier
by George Orwell

Briefing notes: The first half of the tome presents Orwell's insights into the existence of the working class living in the the industrial towns of Northern England in the years before the outbreak of World War Two. The second, explores Orwell's own beliefs and thoughts on socialism. The themes touched upon in the prose have remained relevant to life since its publication and perhaps in this current moment in time, more relevant than ever.

Further information: http://www.george-orwell.org/The_Road_to_Wigan_Pier/index.html

Kit List

Penny Loafer (slip-ons)

Briefing notes:  American east coast heritage. Compliment practically any type of suit, considered to be too casual for black tie and morning suit occasions. Can be black, ox-blood, brown, suede or tasselled. Manufacturers recommended include Crockett & Jones and Edward Green.

Crockett & Jones - Sydney

Edward Green - Piccadilly

Further Information: http://www.edwardgreen.com, http://www.crockettandjones.com

Künstler

Polly Morgan

Briefing Notes: Taxidermy specialist, works convey the beauty in fatality.

Further information: http://pollymorgan.co.uk

Kit List

Socks

Briefing notes: Wool, cashmere, silk or cotton. Hand linked toe to avoid discomfort. Plain or subtle pattern. No cartoon characters, slogans etc. I recommend two manufacturers Scott-Nichol and Pantharella. Both make in Britain and their offerings are of the highest quality.

Further Information: http://www.woodsofshropshire.co.uk/mens-socks.html

 

Amiable Rogue

William Donaldson

Briefing notes: Satirist, bon viveur and the mastermind behind the Henry Root letters.

Further information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Donaldson

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/1492841/William-Donaldson.html

November

Watch

The River - by Jez Butterworth at The Royal Court
The Master - by Paul Thomas Anderson
Amour - Michael Haneke
Secret State - Channel 4

Visit

Pre Raphaelites - Tate Britain
Theatre of War by Cecil Beaton at the Imperial War Museum
Cenotaph - Remembrance Sunday

Eat

Colbert - Sloane Square
Burger & Lobster - Smithfield
Garnier - Earls Court

Read

The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists - Robert Tressell
Merckx: Half-Man, Half-Bike - William Fotheringham

Listen

Woodkid

Image

The Menin Road - Paul Nash