Inspector Morse: When the Detective Became the Story and Has It Stood the Test of Time?

~ july1966

by Chris Harris There was a time when Inspector Morse was not just watched, it was anticipated. Sunday evenings were quietly organised around it. It was one of those rare programmes that felt like a shared national pause, serious television that assumed its audience wanted to think and trusted them to keep up. In an … Continue reading Inspector Morse: When the Detective Became the Story and Has It Stood the Test of Time?

Interesting Vintage Finds: The History of, and the Built in Compactum

~ july1966

by Chris Harris Compactums were a defining feature of late Victorian and Edwardian bedrooms, but they’re now largely forgotten — and for understandable reasons. Originally, a compactum was an amalgamation of essential bedroom furniture into one enormous piece. Typically, you’d have two single wardrobes flanking a central section that functioned as a linen press, complete … Continue reading Interesting Vintage Finds: The History of, and the Built in Compactum