Turquoise Tours

06/09/2023

More on Siena - For those of an esoteric mind, it is interesting to find that not only was the city ruled by a council of nine, its male population was divided into 17 for the defence of the city, whose standards are still paraded through the streets to this day..

06/09/2023

06/09/2023

This is the Pallazo Publica in Siena, once the seat of a city republic that rivalled but was eventually conquered by Florence. Unlike its eventual ruler, Siena enjoyed relative stability for over 400 years - all under the Rule of the Nine, an elected chamber of nine men who met in chambers decorated with scenes of civic virtue, to remind them of their duties to fairness, justice and the freedom of the people. Check out the further pictures that follow, showing those inner chambers.

30/08/2023

On a visit to the Medieval City of Urbino, home to narrow streets, beautiful views, one of the earliest universities and where the art of mathematical perspective was developed to its peak.

05/08/2023

For a rare, hands-on and practical opportunity to experience and get to know the energy reakms that kie behind so much sacred architecture, get along to Barnet in London this Sunday...

30/07/2023

Part 3 of the Series about Unseen Britain.

Mind the Gap refers to the awareness of neutral vector that lies between positive and negative that gives rise new thought and understanding.

20/07/2023

New Post - Part 2 of a fascinating research into Unseen Britain.

Dragons and Dreams is part two of an exploration into Unseen Britain. Discover the significance of Red and the White Dragons in British History?

08/07/2023

In Perth on ashort trip to Scotland. Historically very important in Scotland's virulent religious wars, its centre has these two imposing buildings. St John's Kirk where the Presbyterian rebellions began, and the nuch later, Victorian era Town Hall. Tellingly though, while they are right next to one another, the Town Hall has its back to the Kirk.

14/04/2023

Latest Blog Post: "Unseen Britain – A bigger picture?"

In Britain, could the “North-South Divide” be rooted more in land topography, rather than character of the people and economic opportunity?

25/03/2023

Chastleton's last owner lived in just three rooms.. this her bedroom complete with 1930s to 50s furnishings. That, mid image, is an electric hot water bottle!

25/03/2023

Yesterday at the amazing Chastleton House, little changed in 500 years. Preserved as found after last owner passed. An extraordinary collection!