Sunday, August 23, 2026

Peter Howell

 

We lost a dear friend of over fifty years last week. Peter Howell was a noted classicist, a distinguished architectural historian, and a former chair of the Victorian Society. Perhaps most of all, he was a wise, witty, and loyal friend. This has always been one of my favourite photographs of him. I took it at Tunnel End in Marsden in the early 1970s. That kind smile will remain with Isobel and I forever.

1 comment:

  1. I’m sorry you have lost a good friend. Great photo of Jane and Issy though. Nice time in Edinburgh? It’s very hilly isn’t it? X

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