Charlie Porter
From Bloomsbury to Nova Scotia House
Join us in exploring the treasure troves of artists’ libraries. Celebrating books and their writers, editors, publishers, designers and readers, The Artist’s Library is a column about what to read next.
Earlier this spring, I found my way to Arnold Circus, an elegant yet historically poignant bandstand situated at the heart of what was once one of the most destitute and squalid slums in Shoreditch, East London. I have an enduring affection for Arnold Circus: it is today meticulously maintained by a devoted community that has transformed it from a neglected and dilapidated public space into a verdant, well-tended oasis. Here, far from the hum of nearby traffic, one can savour a tranquil lunch or (…)
