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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

Day out in Nottingham…

Posted on January 26, 2023 by Guthlac

After the last few weeks we’ve had it was nice to get away for a few hours and enjoy some great art at the ever reliable Djanogly Gallery in Nottingham. The current exhibition, Sophie Ryder: Sculpture, Drawings, Prints, is a … Continue reading →

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Passing Time….

Posted on January 26, 2023 by Guthlac

Interesting start to the New Year…

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The Smell of Decay…

Posted on January 23, 2023 by Guthlac

Another day another scandal…Today we have the Chairman of the Conservative Party who is fighting for his political career after he was found to have had to pay a significant fine because he failed to pay his taxes. He claims … Continue reading →

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Avoiding the Cold…

Posted on January 19, 2023 by Guthlac

There was a time when I would get out and about before dawn to catch the light…There was a time! Now, whilst the spirit is willing the flesh, I’m sorry to say, is weak and the thought of leaving my … Continue reading →

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Let’s Hope the Rest of the Year is Better…

Posted on January 17, 2023 by Guthlac

Well the New Year saw me visiting the hospital a lot but thankfully that is behind us. However, it does help to remind oneself what is really important in your life and what is not. This blog was not high … Continue reading →

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Rodding my creative plumbing…

Posted on December 28, 2022 by Guthlac

Nothing quite like spending half an hour or so with your sketchbook just doodling to try and release the congested creative plumbing. Too gross? Maybe but it seems to work for me.

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The year of THREE Prime Ministers….

Posted on December 26, 2022 by Guthlac

Could anyone make this up? I doubt it but here we are racing towards 2023 and we have to look back at the car crash that the British political class has become. It is very easy to blame it on … Continue reading →

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Christmas Time in Nottingham….

Posted on December 16, 2022 by Guthlac

Yesterday was a getting out day and so I rode an overcrowded tram into the centre of Nottingham to visit the latest exhibition at the Nottingham Contemporary art gallery: Hollow Earth: Art, Caves & The Subterranean Imaginary with my good … Continue reading →

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Backache…

Posted on December 10, 2022 by Guthlac

I’m sure I’ve moaned about this before somewhere on this blog but I have yet again my chronic back pain has flared up. The truth is is that there is nothing medieval science can do to help me as it … Continue reading →

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Barbara’s Bridge…

Posted on December 10, 2022 by Guthlac

It was bloody cold down by the River Humber and the Humber Bridge. The light was wonderful and it was well worth the trip. I have always thought that the bridge was a fitting memorial to one of the political … Continue reading →

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