Monthly Archives: November 2007

A Foray Into the World of Victorian Scraps

Posted on November 25, 2007 by

It appears to be big business I can tell you! I assume that many people collect Victorian scraps for art projects, such as decoupage, but some of the scraps go for quite a lot of money when you think that … Continue reading →

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About Eleanor’s Family

Posted on November 24, 2007 by

King Edward I or ‘Longshanks’ was born on the 17/18 June 1239 at the Palace of Westminster, London. He succeeded his father King Henry III as King of England on 20 November 1272 (whoops, sorry Edward, just missed your anniversary … Continue reading →

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New Films – The Golden Compass

Posted on November 24, 2007 by

This film is from the trilogy of books His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman. I don’t know much about it, but this trailer looks very good indeed…

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Craigievar Castle

Posted on November 18, 2007 by

The top of the castle, from the trees outside.  This castle is in a very remote setting, and very interesting, with ghost stories.

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Gainsborough, My First Love

Posted on November 18, 2007 by

Art-wise that is , is and always will be Thomas Gainsborough. I can’t really tell you why, I couldn’t pick out a particular thing that I like about his paintings, I just do. It was when I first saw a … Continue reading →

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Millais Exhibition at the Tate Gallery

Posted on November 18, 2007 by

I’m so excited about this. I’m going to be bogging off to London in December for a week for a couple of gigs, and copious amounts of shopping. Tutankhamun is probably going to be booked up, so I might try … Continue reading →

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How Amazing Is This?

Posted on November 18, 2007 by

I always admire artistic talent that I see, and with origami particularly so.  This is by Robert J. Lang, and as a dragon, one of my favourite mythical creatures. To see more visit his website.

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Busy Bumble

Posted on November 16, 2007 by

Busy bumble bee, found in the walled garden Fyvie Castle.

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More Mackenzie Fraser Family Discoveries

Posted on November 16, 2007 by

My interest being piqued by my recent work on Mackenzie Fraser marriages, I remembered that I have an electronic copy of the complete 1881 British census and thought I would try and see what as many of the family who … Continue reading →

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New Films – Enchanted

Posted on November 15, 2007 by

This sounds so good to me, out in the UK in December, the US at the end of this month. Don’t be put off by the fact it’s a Disney film, it starts out as a cartoon, then moves to … Continue reading →

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