I first learned about Vivian Maier whilst doing my BA. The story of her life and how her work was found is a fascinating one and worth a read. Black and white photography is an interest of mine and when I first discovered her work I found it to be truly inspiring. You may wonder… Read More VIVIAN MAIER
I thought it was about time I added a post as it has been far too long! Recently whilst browsing the internet I found the wonderful Welsh Blanket. These blankets have a long history and are gorgeous woven blankets. Unfortunately I can’t afford to purchase one of my own but I thought I would get… Read More Welsh Blankets
My research uncovered a window on a regional economic disaster caused by globalisation This article is by Simon Rennie November 17, 2016 In spring 2015 I was in the market for a new literary research project when I heard a Radio 4 “In Our Time” broadcast about the Lancashire Cotton Famine of 1861-65. One of the… Read More Forgotten poetry of the Lancashire cotton famine
I have lived in Gee Cross for quite some time now and I didn’t realise this was here, absolutely stunning! More details about Polebank Hall can be found here.
Myself and my daughter went on a trip to France on a coach holiday from the 20th to the 24th April 2023. After going through the Eurotunnel from Folkestone to Calais in France, (a very odd experience), we stopped at a service station. A very strange place with a lake at the back with these… Read More On Our Way to France
20/04/23 Day one of me and my daughter’s mini break to France. Before meeting the coach we stayed in Stafford over night. We had our evening meal in a pub which had been a cinema before its transformation, an amazing place! All the walls had vintage film posters and famous actors.
Whilst in the bookbinding room I saw this image on the wall. No one knows who did it but I really like it and I wanted to share it on here. If anyone knows anything about its origin please let me know.
04/04/23 Today I visited Manchester Central library to view their film archive. I am hoping, if I have time to do a short film and soundscape. I visited their archive to find some film about the cotton industry in Lancashire. I have some interesting film footage, in colour and black and white, I will see… Read More A Visit to Manchester Library Film Archive
I have been taking a look at a book called Lancashire Mill Town Traditions by W.R. Mitchell. The book is “based mainly on the heartland of Lancashire, in and the towns…” Manchester, Victoria, Bolton, Accrington, Blackburn, Burnley, Nelson and Colne. The introduction talks about the author’s views about “the voices of the older Lancashire folk… Read More Lancashire Mill Towns
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