Monthly Archives: February 2010

Postcard Collection: Ladies or Valentines Edition

Posted on February 14, 2010 by

Some more of my collection: First is a vintage Valentine’s card franked February 14th, 1901 and is my only American postcard.  The lucky lady is Miss Rubie Bray of Bethlehem, PA. The second pretty Sarah card has not been franked, … Continue reading →

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Portrait of Edward I With a Touch of Regency

Posted on February 11, 2010 by

Longtime readers may remember I bought an original watercolour of Eleanor some years ago.  I’ve just come across a comission the same artist has completed of her husband Edward I! I do like it – just wish it wasn’t modelled … Continue reading →

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The Seven Ages of Britain

Posted on February 7, 2010 by

Hands up who’s seen this new programme presented by David Dimbleby?  I watched it on BBC1 last Sunday, second episode tonight.  You can also catch it on the iPlayer… I really enjoyed it – not so much the speeding through … Continue reading →

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What a Difference a Few Years Make

Posted on February 1, 2010 by

Just a quick one.  I’ve been going through some old sites and services that I joined when I first started blogging. I might delete a few more of them yet, but whilst weeding one I noticed just how many blogs … Continue reading →

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