Tag Archives: Nicky Loutit

Jonathan Gathorne-Hardy 1933-2019: R I P

Posted on July 29, 2019 by Jeffrey Manley

The Daily Telegraph has reported the death of writer Jonathan Gathorne-Hardy at the age of 86. He was the son of a younger son of an upper class family, but his father lacked access to inherited wealth and was unable … Continue reading →

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Blue Feet and Smarty Boots

Posted on November 6, 2016 by Jeffrey Manley

This week’s issue of Standpoint magazine reviews a autobiographical book by artist Nicky Loutit. The book is entitled New Year’s Day is Black. The review, by Jessica Douglas-Home, begins with this reference to the book’s preface, in which Evelyn Waugh … Continue reading →

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