A quick word in praise of the “Site du Grand-Hornu” in Mons. It was buit as an industrial mining complex in the early 19th century, and comprised workshops, offices, as well as housing both for the workers and the administrators. In its hey-day, the Grand-Hornu was producing nearly 120,000 tons a year and employing nearly […]
Monthly Archives: June 2010
Touching the hand of royalty…
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Well, it’s been a while since my last blog. In my defence, April and May have been incredibly busy months (and for a self-employed musician, that’s the best possible reason for getting a little behind with the paperwork…) Now that June is here I’ve once more got time to get out the hoover and to […]
