25 APRIL 1992, page 47

The Alchemist (barbican)

Eternal dupes Christopher Edwards c was not of an age, but for all time,' said Jonson of his contemporary Shakespeare. Reverse that judgment and you have the received, if......

Sale-rooms

Bulk buying Alistair McAlpine 0 n the cover of Christie's catalogue for their sale on 14 April was illustrated a manuscript recording a radio signal. It reads, '41.46 north......