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About Guthlac

An artist, historian and middle aged man who'se aim in life is to try and enjoy as much of it as he can

Vote Buckethead

Posted on June 13, 2017 by Guthlac

Having just watched the ever reliable John Oliver (not sure even he would endorse that statement) and then listened to the continued drivel coming from the  Conservative party on the Daily Politics show I think we must all rise up … Continue reading →

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What if this is as good as it gets?

Posted on June 13, 2017 by Guthlac

The La La Land of British politics has continued apace over the past few days.  We have a Prime Minister who still doesn’t seem to have woken up to the fact that she has lost.  The same can also be … Continue reading →

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Jeremy Corbyn didn’t win anything

Posted on June 10, 2017 by Guthlac

I know that this is probably not the thing to point out today but despite a  huge surge in the proportion of people who voted Labour (10% increase in the percentage of the vote is a remarkable achievement but Labour … Continue reading →

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Green and Pleasant Land

Posted on June 7, 2017 by Guthlac

 

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Fallin’ Fallin’ Fallin’

Posted on June 7, 2017 by Guthlac

So I was going to write something about tomorrow’s election but you know what I really couldn’t be bothered.  The dice will be thrown and we will have to deal with whatever happens. Over the past few days I have … Continue reading →

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First run through of Hidcote images

Posted on June 5, 2017 by Guthlac

If you are interested in gardening and garden design then if you get the chance a visit to Hidcote manor just south of Stratford upon Avon is well worth the trip.

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Who needs David Hockney?

Posted on June 4, 2017 by Guthlac

Always have your camera with you used to be the old refrain.  Of course nowadays most of us always do.

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Gardner’s Daughter

Posted on June 2, 2017 by Guthlac

Apparently the only difference between a man and a boy is the cost of his toys.  I will let others debate how true that is but I have just bought myself a new toy an d these are the first … Continue reading →

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In an English country(ish) garden

Posted on June 1, 2017 by Guthlac

Standing in my garden I can sometimes even imagine that I am in a country garden, the birds are singing, in the distance the cows are mooing in the water meadows and occasionally you hear a passing steam train sound … Continue reading →

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Siren Scream

Posted on May 31, 2017 by Guthlac

Is this true?   Can Jeremy Corbyn actually improve Labour’s performance so much that it leads to a hung Parliament and he an unlikely Prime Minister leading a coalition government?   Well if you believe this headline then yes is … Continue reading →

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