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 Life Of….

Posted on June 6, 2018 by Guthlac

I’ll be the guiding light…

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As we Fall to Earth

Posted on June 5, 2018 by Guthlac

This time last year I suffered an infection in my leg.   Fast forward and it is an infection in my hand.   Nothing too serious but it does make you appreciate the days when there are now problems…the older I get … Continue reading →

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To see if he…

Posted on May 18, 2018 by Guthlac

After a break it was back out on the Ironstone Benefice trail yesterday with the artist David Manley.   It was a hard slog and at times I wasn’t sure were going to be able to finished the day – fortunately we … Continue reading →

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Sitting by the pool…

Posted on May 15, 2018 by Guthlac
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Not always welcome…

Posted on May 3, 2018 by Guthlac

  As summer approaches the flowers start to come out in force and it is so tempting to make photographic images of them.  But therein lies the problem.  Flowers need light to look their best but the combination of the … Continue reading →

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Enjoy the simple things…

Posted on April 29, 2018 by Guthlac

  Simple things please…I can’t tell you what satisfaction I get from making an accurate geographical map of something that I have been thinking about.   These three explore different aspects of early coal mining and they help me clarify my … Continue reading →

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Who knows? Not me…

Posted on April 28, 2018 by Guthlac
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Some kind a misunderstandin’

Posted on April 27, 2018 by Guthlac

 

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From the bright side of the road…

Posted on April 21, 2018 by Guthlac

What a wonderful thing it is to live in England in spring.  This is not meant to be some form of jingoistic statement but rather a reflection of just how the weather changes so quickly on these damp and green … Continue reading →

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Putting the M in Met Rocity….

Posted on April 17, 2018 by Guthlac
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