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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

If you’re passing

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Guthlac

If you get the chance then go and see the Tony Cragg exhibition at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park – it is well worth the visit.  I knew nothing about the artist until I went and now I know a great … Continue reading →

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One door opens

Posted on April 5, 2017 by Guthlac

My long run of creative output using the Apple pencil seems, at the moment, to have reached its natural conclusion…it will no doubt change.  For now though it is back to the my first love – sketching – so here … Continue reading →

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It’s the image that counts

Posted on April 5, 2017 by Guthlac

This morning over my breakfast cereals I read an interesting piece about the decline in innovation in new cameras.  In short the article argued that camera manufacturers weren’t giving the consumer reasons to replace their equipment on a regular basis. … Continue reading →

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Visiting Mr McGregor’s garden

Posted on April 4, 2017 by Guthlac

One of the enduring impressions I get when wondering around the gardens of Calke Abbey is that I am in a recreation of the garden out of Peter Rabbit.  Yesterday was not an exception.  The sun was shining, the chill … Continue reading →

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Walkin’ in south Leicestershire

Posted on April 2, 2017 by Guthlac

Spring is gathering a pace…I fear it is just a little too unseasonal at the moment but that is not going to stop me enjoying this early spring sun and a little warmth.  Today I was out and about around … Continue reading →

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Walkin’ in Derby

Posted on March 31, 2017 by Guthlac

It’s back!   Is it really four years since I last went to the Format Photography Festival at Derby?   Well yes and like the last time I came it is a rum bag of stuff.   One of this … Continue reading →

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Pretty Baby

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Guthlac

Ya Ya Baby…much more rewarding than banging on about Brexit.

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“…cry havoc and let slip the dogs of war…”

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Guthlac

So the letter is signed, sealed and ….(I’m not sure how it is delivered) but no matter.  The rollercoaster of all rollercoaster rides starts today.   After the best part of nine months of posturing this is it.   Britain … Continue reading →

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Cardinal Exchange

Posted on March 26, 2017 by Guthlac

The Cardinal Exchange building is, in my view, the ugliest building in the city of Leicester.   It was built in the early 1970’s by the then GPO Telephone and used to house one of the national telephone exchanges.  It … Continue reading →

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Walkin’ in London

Posted on March 26, 2017 by Guthlac

Have iPhone will walk

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