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  • Location: Paris

Paris Requiem

1899: Against such a backdrop of Paris in 1899 when Paris was buzzing on the world stage – theatres and the Vaudeville theatre in particular…

  • Location: Italy

Anno’s Italy

A pictorial presentation of rural, town, and city scenes in Italy, which contain hidden images from fine arts, religion, history, and folklore.

  • Location: London

The Painter’s Apprentice

1680s: A painter’s apprentice working in Merryfields asylum in 17th century London gets involved in an even more dangerous world

  • Location: Paris, Tokyo, Vienna

The Hare With Amber Eyes: A Hidden Inheritance

1870s onwards: Set in Paris, Vienna and Tokyo, this is the story of  netsuke. Curious?

  • Location: London

The Darling Strumpet

1660s: Neil Gwynn came from nothing to become the mistress of King Charles II.

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The Convenience Store by the Sea

2000s: Welcome to Tenderness, Japan!

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