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

The Harry Potter Party….

“…Roll up roll up there is a new act in town.  I give you the brighter future…I give you the Harry Potter party….” I was going to write about what might be a new development in British politics.  However, events … Continue reading

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I don’t know why…

For reasons best known to…well I don’t know because I don’t know why – I decided to make a drawing.   World does seem to move in a mysterious way – just look at Brexit.    

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Taking stock..of sorts…

So where have I got with the Ironstone Benefice project?   Not too sure but I have been working on it for just over two years now and I have to say it has been fascinating for two reasons:  Firstly, I … Continue reading

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In the land of Vikings…

A beautiful winter’s day – it could be early spring (I hope it isn’t because spring should not start on Valentine’s Day in this part of the world – it could be a harbinger of something much worse!)   This was … Continue reading

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It’s about three weeks – what have I learnt?

So here is my street photography set up – scary isn’t it.  A five year old camera body – although mine is around 3 years old and a lens that is over forty years old.  Those of you who might … Continue reading

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With Ralph in my mind…

This is the second series of images made on the Streets of London on Sunday.   As I was making the images this morning I couldn’t help but hum Streets of London in my head. I think London may have change … Continue reading

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Streets of London

We live in a sea of photographs.  Each day millions, probably billions, more are added.   Yesterday I was wandering in and around Soho, London whilst the Chinese New year celebrations were taking place.  It was a fantastic day out and … Continue reading

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Non dormientes officium…

Sometimes I find it difficult to get a good night’s sleep in a hotel.   It has nothing to do with the bed or anything like that. My suspicion is that as I get older I just find any change in … Continue reading

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Some More Perspective…

Over the past few posts I may have given the impression that I am for Brexit.   I am not.  However, I not in favour of running down Britain which I feel has sometimes taken the over some of  the Remainer … Continue reading

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Ireland’s Borders are Europe’s Borders….

If we dismiss the recent comments by Donald Tusk as being at best unhelpful and certainly not the most diplomatic language ever used – perhaps it is something to do with the name Donald?   What are we to make of … Continue reading

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