Tag Archives: history
Hey Diddle Diddle, Scandalous History
This is my re-creation of a children’s book PD image by Randolph Caldecott, who was an illustrator and artist from the 19th century. He was a well-known children’s book illustrator and typically his books cost a shilling a piece. The image is based on the nursery rhyme, Hey Diddle Diddle, which I assume most people
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‘Newsies’
We all know how much technology has changed the way we do things, but the other day I was thinking specifically about the print industry. How e-books, online magazines and news sites have almost taken over from their paper counterparts, if they haven’t done so already! I enjoy reading an actual paperback myself, however as
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Weekly Photo Challenge – On Top
I have been so busy lately that I have been missing all the fun with the photo challenges for a few weeks now, so I am thrilled that I can join in this week. My contribution is some artwork called Ghost of Smugglers Cove (image cropped for post) and the pirate, or should I say ghost
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Travel Theme (Architecture)
I have a true appreciation for architecture, especially from times gone by. I took this photo as I was driving by and I have spent all morning trying to find out which church it is so I could share some of its history with you too. We were exploring around the Ludlow area in Shropshire, but we also
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The Historic Victorian Charm of the Idlewyld Inn
The Idlewyld Inn, originally an old Victorian mansion built-in 1878, is still gracing London, Ontario with its grand presence after 135 years. Over the years it has been converted into luxury apartments, a nursing home and in 1986, to the distinguished Inn it is today. With most of its history and charm preserved, the Inn
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