Monthly Archives: September 2007

Yellow Lavender

Posted on September 30, 2007 by

As the regular one was quite popular, what do you think of our yellow one?

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Victorian Ephemera: The Photos Part Two

Posted on September 30, 2007 by

Here’s some more of my photo collection. Must get on and discover more images soon!

Posted in Antique, Costume, History, Photos | 7 Comments

I Certainly Do!

Posted on September 30, 2007 by

How much do you know about vampires (in film & literature)? Congratulations, you know lots about vampires! You’re probably a big fan of Mr. De Lioncourt and have watched Queen of the Damned so many times that you’ve memorized the … Continue reading →

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Lizzie Siddal, Tragic Muse

Posted on September 30, 2007 by

Elizabeth Siddal (1829-1862) is perhaps best remembered as the face of John Everett Millais’ ‘Ophelia’. However, she was also the wife, and muse of the Pre-Raphaelite artist Dante Gabriel Rossetti. She was also an artist in her own right, her … Continue reading →

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Remember Me

Posted on September 27, 2007 by

‘Remember Me’ rose, freshly watered in the garden.

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Wordless Wednesday #21

Posted on September 25, 2007 by

Yes, I know it’s a graveyard, but I think these are quite fascinating as they were built to protect the dead from grave robbers. Mister Linky returned an error instead of the Autolink widget content: Click here to display the … Continue reading →

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Weekend Snapshot #3

Posted on September 23, 2007 by

I work at Castle Fraser most weekends.  This Saturday we also had a wedding, so it was a really busy day.  Here’s my view of my walk to work through the Courtyard to the Servant’s entrance to the castle. View … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Photos, Places to go, Weekend Snapshot | 20 Comments

I Love Jane Austen…

Posted on September 23, 2007 by

Her books, biographies and many films and miniseries as many of you will know already. Thought I’d have a little Sunday Austen roundup: First the trailer for the new film the Jane Austen Book Club (haven’t decided if I want … Continue reading →

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Georgette Heyer Book Club

Posted on September 23, 2007 by

The new film the Jane Austen Book Club got me thinking. How about a virtual one here? I know that there are Heyer fans out there, and I think she’s underrated in modern times. I’ve never managed to chat to … Continue reading →

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Views from Fraser

Posted on September 21, 2007 by
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