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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

Tonight I have seen…

Posted on February 19, 2019 by Guthlac

Explosive few days…what better way of relaxing than making a bit of art!

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Luciana Berger

Posted on February 18, 2019 by Guthlac

It has been a very sad day for the Labour Party.  Not because seven MPs have resigned from the party – these things happen and I’m sure they will happen again.  No the reason why is because a senior member … Continue reading →

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The Harry Potter Party….

Posted on February 18, 2019 by Guthlac

“…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…

Posted on February 16, 2019 by Guthlac

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…

Posted on February 15, 2019 by Guthlac

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…

Posted on February 14, 2019 by Guthlac

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?

Posted on February 12, 2019 by Guthlac

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…

Posted on February 12, 2019 by Guthlac

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

Posted on February 11, 2019 by Guthlac

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…

Posted on February 11, 2019 by Guthlac

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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