Monthly Archives: July 2009

Follow the Wombat

Posted on July 30, 2009 by

Apparently there’s a Travelling Wombat.  Very nice chap he is too.  He’d like for you to follow his adventures. The Travelling Wombat Tell him I sent you and said hi, won’t you?

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Mystery Church Revealed

Posted on July 29, 2009 by

Thanks to some lovely online (mostly Flickr) help, I now know the location of the church. It is St Mark’s Church, Talbot Village, Bournemouth. Thanks to everyone who helped.  Mystery solved!

Posted in Architecture, Genealogy, History | 2 Comments

Supersizing With Desperate Romantics? Who Do You Think You Are?

Posted on July 27, 2009 by

TV joy, that’s who. After the recent barren wasteland of historical TV, (or maybe that’s just my perception, lol) I have lately been treated to no less than 3 historical TV programmes a week.  Albeit, they haven’t all been about … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Genealogy, History, Humour, TV | 4 Comments

Cinema Trips – Plus Cuteness Overload

Posted on July 18, 2009 by

Monday was a holiday here, and as a treat the nephews got to go to the cinema to see Ice Age 3, and not only that – it was the 3D version.  Also as a treat, I got to go … Continue reading →

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History Books I’d Like to Get My Hands On

Posted on July 14, 2009 by

Been thinking about these a lot lately, keep updating and trimming the list.  Have absolutely no space in the house either, but who cares… Here are my top books that I want to own: Sir Thomas Lawrence: the Artist by … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Art, Books, Costume, History | 9 Comments

Escape In Time, Or Return to Victorian Farm If You Will

Posted on July 11, 2009 by

As a blogger you never know what might turn up in your comments or email inbox! I’ve been asked nicely (should have asked for cash, lol) if I will pass on an ad to you from the makers of Victorian … Continue reading →

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New Films: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Posted on July 10, 2009 by

Well, this new film needs no introduction.  Though I should say that it is only the first part of the story, part two coming next year I think.  Anyhow, I do want to see it, even though I’ve heard they’ve … Continue reading →

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Edelweiss…!

Posted on July 6, 2009 by

Those of you that remember our slightly obsessional love for the Sound of Music – I had to update on the exciting news that we have managed to grow a small crop of Edelweiss in the garden this year!  Though, … Continue reading →

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