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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

Gone, Gone and Gone….

Posted on February 16, 2023 by Guthlac

Life is brutal – politics doubly so. Just over three years ago the political party leaders of Britain’s main parties, in their own different ways, controlling all they surveyed. Now they are all gone. Some more quickly than others – … Continue reading →

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What is a Shenanigan?…

Posted on February 5, 2023 by Guthlac

‘..it’s a type of flocking bird…’ – David Tennant 1 So yesterday…what to say about yesterday? Well the best that can be said is that I was just not in the mood to do anything and so I just sat … Continue reading →

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The Hepworth…

Posted on February 3, 2023 by Guthlac

Call me someone stuck in the past if you will but I really do believe in localism. Gone would be the need to refer everything back to Whitehall for some form of rubber stamp before you can proceed. No I … Continue reading →

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New Month…

Posted on February 2, 2023 by Guthlac

A new month and new hopes? Perhaps. What I do know is that the 1st of February was a grey old winter’s day neither that cold nor that dry just one of those shrug of the shoulder days.

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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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