Author Archives: Guthlac

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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

On the Border…

Posted on December 14, 2023 by Guthlac

Strange old day patrolling the borders between Leicestershire and Derbyshire. After a brisk walk a cup of tea and bangers and mash in the Calke Abbey canteen. It’s a hard life but what can I say? After lunch we visited Breedon – … Continue reading →

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The Shrinking….

Posted on December 9, 2023 by Guthlac

It started so well. Just over 12 months ago the adults were back in charge. Rishi Sunak managed to recover from some of the economic damage that his predecessor had inflicted in her crazy crazy few short weeks. He was … Continue reading →

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Powerful Women…

Posted on December 5, 2023 by Guthlac

The New Avengers? Bit early?…Maybe. What is clear is that with every passing day the political power is slipping away from Rishi Sunak. The smell of decay is really starting to become unbearable. Does this mean that the next Government … Continue reading →

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Possibly, Probably Not…

Posted on December 4, 2023 by Guthlac

In 1514 Francis Hastings was born. He went onto become the 2nd Earl of Huntingdon and had a very successful life marrying very well indeed. However, according to his Wiki entry, he possibly was the son of Henry the 8th. … Continue reading →

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Wishi I…

Posted on December 3, 2023 by Guthlac

So winter is officially here. I woke up this morning and found we had had a light dusting of snow. Time I think to get some housekeeping done whilst sitting in my nice warm little study.

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She Could See From My Face….

Posted on December 2, 2023 by Guthlac

Day two of winter and it has got colder. The weather forecast suggests that next week will be a bit warmer. I do hope so. This morning we were treated to some freezing fog. Everything is pale and somewhat washed … Continue reading →

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Walk in the Park….

Posted on December 2, 2023 by Guthlac

The first day of winter, a bloody cold one to welcome in the new season, found us walking through Victoria Park. We seem to have gained a couple of new monuments since the last time I was there.

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What is he to you?….

Posted on November 25, 2023 by Guthlac

It was so nice to get out this morning and enjoy a beautiful dawn. There only animal I had any communion with this morning was a buzzard who didn’t appreciate me waking him, could have been a her, up from … Continue reading →

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Must Be An…

Posted on November 21, 2023 by Guthlac

It is around 10 years since I visited Ashby de la Zouch town centre. To make things even more ancient it must be around 50 years since I sat in the pews of St. Helen’s Church. Then I was some … Continue reading →

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Walking with Trees…

Posted on November 17, 2023 by Guthlac

Lovely morning – just right for my morning constitutional. What is better than having some grand old trees for company. Perhaps not quite as grand or old… The iPhone is a peculiar piece of equipment – especially when you use … Continue reading →

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