Category: Travel
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September at alisonlittle.blog
September on alisonlittle.blog brings a mix of autumn pleasures, art, history, walking, fiction and nostalgia. From Gloria Steinem and Tracey Emin to Epping Forest, Ladybird books, Liverpool’s love locks and makers working with nature, discover this month’s stories — plus a preview of what’s coming in October.
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Love Locks: Romantic Ritual or Threat to Liverpool’s Heritage?
Love locks attached to a metal railing on a Liverpool bridge, symbolising romantic commitment and raising questions about the relationship between personal expression, public art and historic heritage.
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Once, We Were Friends
What happens to friendship when the world changes? Once, We Were Friends is a work of flash fiction exploring 9/11, memory, grief, betrayal and the changing relationship between Britain and America. Set on a warm September morning in a student house, it reflects on the friendships we make, the people we lose and whether relationships—personal…
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August at alisonlittle.blog
August brings a mix of art, walking, travel, nostalgia and darker storytelling to alisonlittle.blog. From the pressures of overtourism at Windermere and the Whitworth’s Art Garden to Tracey Emin’s enduring connection with Margate, Frida Kahlo at Tate Modern and the latest stage of my North West Coastal Path challenge with Austin. Plus, a new psychological…
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Frida: The Making of an Icon at Tate Modern
Frida: The Making of an Icon at Tate Modern explores how Frida Kahlo became one of the world’s most recognisable artists. In this personal review, I look at Kahlo’s paintings, intimate diary drawings, photographs and the artists she inspired, including Self-Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird and The Suicide of Dorothy Hale. Running until 3…
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Running the North West Coastal Path: Lytham to Fleetwood via Blackpool
Join me and Austin, my energetic Jack Russell, as we continue our 18-month challenge to complete the North West Coastal Path. This stage takes us from Lytham through St Annes and Blackpool to Fleetwood, exploring beaches, promenades, seaside resorts, coastal wildlife, regeneration and the changing character of Lancashire’s coastline.
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The Whitworth in the Park: Ghost Tree, Sculpture, Gardens and Architecture
Step beyond the galleries and explore the Whitworth’s Art Garden, where the Ghost Tree, contemporary sculpture, seasonal foliage and Manchester-inspired architecture create a unique meeting point between art and nature.
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Is Windermere Too Busy? A Realistic Look at Crowds in the Lake District
Windermere may be the jewel of the Lake District, but is it being loved to death? From crowded viewpoints at Orrest Head to noisy beaches and endless queues, overtourism is reshaping the landscape. Here’s a personal reflection on the pressures facing Windermere—and how visitors can travel more sustainably.
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A Town That Never Left Her: Tracey Emin and Margate
Discover the powerful relationship between Tracey Emin and Margate, the seaside town that shaped her childhood, inspired her art and remained part of her identity. Explore Margate’s decline, revival and Emin’s remarkable return home.
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Looking Back at the Hockney Stained Glass Window at Westminster Abbey (2018): Art, Controversy, and Legacy
David Hockney’s 2018 stained glass window at Westminster Abbey sparked a passionate debate about the relationship between contemporary art and historic architecture. Created using iPad technology to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II’s reign, the vibrant landscape design divided opinion—hailed by some as an innovative fusion of tradition and modernity, while criticised by others as a visual…