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Are the Old Classic Books Dead ~ Are Many of the classics a thing of the Past ?
I wonder, in a modern world, whether many of what are regarded as the classic book and authors of the past have had their day in the eye of the young or modern reader
If so which will survive and which will die . . .
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The Grimsby Fishermen’s Memorial Statue
A look at the wonderful memorial to all those trawlermen who set sail from the Port of Grimsby - sadly, never to return.
It’s a tremendous piece of work and a truly fitting tribute - the spirit of which I’ve attempted to capture . . .
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Poetry and Photography ~ Literature and Pictures !
All the photographs this week come with classic lines and quotes, the photographs are mine but you’ll be pleased to hear the quotes and poetry are not !
A Week in Pictures Folks
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Manby Village in Lincolnshire - The History
Manby is a small village situated close to Louth and Grimoldby in Lincolnshire, here’s the result of a visit, some time ago now, and the subsequent research
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How Many People Really Are Green ?
Most people, when asked, say the care about the planet and are environmentally conscious - nowadays the majority are green and want to save the planet.
I’m an old cynic though and I think most people are only interested in themselves . . .
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Jewish Graves in Christian Cemeteries
A very interesting gravestone caught my eye recently and struck me as somewhat unusual, I photographed it and sure enough it does appear to be something of a rarity.
A Jewish burial in a Christian graveyard ! . . .
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I’m thinking about effectively ruining my living room
I’m considering turning it into a purpose made, fully equipped and permanent photographic studio !
It’s a big step . . . but should I do it ?
Opinions and ideas keenly sought on this interesting conundrum and new phase in my life on which I also pontificate . . .
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When Was Google Invented ?
Not especially difficult to answer . . . you’d think
Just about all of us use Google as our search engine and probably take it for granted, few of us ever think of, or indeed understand, just how ‘clever’ it is.
How would you find out when Google first appeared ? Why you’d . . . Google it, which is now an official phrase, of course - and there you’d make your first howler . . .
Here’s a real scoop for you - cracker this . . .
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Is it Cooler NOT to have a Cellphone or Mobile Phone ?
Who is the coolest cat . . . the person with a Smartphone an Apple iPhone or . . . the person who has no mobile or cell phone at all
That and More in Winners & Losers . . .
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In 1886 there was a fabulous discovery made - it became known as the Brigg Raft
Here’s an account based on a contemporaneous newspaper report and the modern day English Heritage information . . .
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Mary Leffley of Lincolnshire was ‘hanged by the neck until dead’
For many this would have been grievously wrong, in this case for all it would have been - she was innocent !
An amazing Lincolnshire tale . . .
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A Selection of Photographs featuring Gothic Style Gravestones, Headstones, Memorials & Grave Markers
I’ve decided to put together a series of photographs featuring beautiful gravestones and gothic styled statues, carvings etc.
They are both interesting, beautiful and a chance to do something photographically, hope you’ll agree - I’ve also written, what I hope is, of interest to the uninitiated - a brief overview of what Gothic and Goths meant once and is today . . .
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Was that a Sonic Boom I Heard & Do Sonic Booms Cause Damage ?
La Casa Goldeneye was rocked last night folks and not to the sound of The Mighty Sabaton either . . .
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The Grace of the Swan & Other Delights
A delightful study, in imagery, of a swan at dusk and some other random photographs from recent days
A Week in Pictures . . .
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Rev John Gilbert Surman, M.A the Military Clergyman
Here’s a fascinating story of a very interesting man, a man from Healing near Grimsby in Lincolnshire no less - don’t misss this one - I love it . . .
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Iron Grave Markers
A look at Cast Iron, and eventually other metal, grave markers or ‘gravestones’ as it were
Rare and interesting . . .
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Do You Need an Expensive Camera and Expensive Lenses & Equipment to Take Good Photographs ?
I’m talking here about photographs rather than pictures per se that is to say image quality etc, not a unique and special moment like photographing a yeti on the mobile phone.
As I type this I’m charging the battery of a modest Canon DSLR camera just to see what happens in . . .
The Cheap Camera Challenge . . .
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Ashby de la Launde in Lincolnshire ~ The History
Some history behind the life and times of the hamlet of Ashby de la Launde and it’s church St Hybald’s . ..
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The ‘Glorious Revolution’ or The Revolution of 1688 in Lincolnshire
A look at a wonderful contemporaneous document relating to the Earl of Dumbarton’s Regiment here in Lincolnshire and more specifically Sleaford - wonderful stuff . . .
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Why Can’t the Voters of England Vote on Scottish Independence ?
I’m calling for a vote in England to see if the English still want to continue with the Union, surely we’ve as much right to decide if we want them as they have to decide if they want us !
This and more in this weeks Winners & Losers
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