Category Archives: Art

This is for all my art related posts

What Happens Now??….

Posted on June 19, 2026 by Guthlac

What indeed happens now? I guess that depends on what Sir Keir Starmer does next. Does he fight or does he go? Or perhaps there is a cabinet coup whereby we have a repeat of the downfall of Boris Johnson. … Continue reading →

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Huff and Puff…

Posted on June 18, 2026 by Guthlac

After weeks of speculation it is here. The by election at Makerfield is upon us. This being Britain there is an almost universal news black out by all the main media outlets. This is so the voters can go about … Continue reading →

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Looking at Things…

Posted on June 1, 2026 by Guthlac

The other day I spent a great day at Compton Verney. It was hot but worth it. Strangely enough I don’t have anything else to write on the matter. Now there is a first!

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Certain Uncertainty…

Posted on May 22, 2026 by Guthlac

So they have started to Hust in Makerfield to the south east of Wigan. The Game’s is afoot and truly we are about to Cry Havoc and Let Loose the Dogs of War… (Thank you Shakespeare for setting the scene.). … Continue reading →

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Half a Century….

Posted on April 15, 2026 by Guthlac

The other day I was walking around a garden centre when radio station they were playing in background started to play Roxanne by The Police. I was suddenly aware of the fact that this song was fifty year’s old. (Actually … Continue reading →

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An End of An Era…

Posted on March 31, 2026 by Guthlac

It is almost 50 years to the day but everything must come to an end. Today, a new way of doing things starts. Today.

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Don’t Look Up…

Posted on March 16, 2026 by Guthlac

Am I to understand correctly that, after all the information you’ve received today, the decision you’re making is… Kate Dibiasky – Don’t Look Up

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Rabbit Hole…

Posted on March 10, 2026 by Guthlac

The other week I was walking through Leicester City centre when I read a sign saying that Mary, Queen of Scots, stayed at the build that was situated on that site in 1586 on her last journey from Chartley to … Continue reading →

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Enclosure or Closure…

Posted on March 10, 2026 by Guthlac

I suspect that the latest war that the President of the United States has started has had a profound effect on me. Now, before I get accused of living in a privileged bubble I am well aware that there are … Continue reading →

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We Are In Uncharted Waters….

Posted on February 26, 2026 by Guthlac

Before I start I think it is very important to state upfront. I am not passing any judgment on the guilt or innocence of Andrew Mountbatten Windsor nor Peter Mandelson. That is for the investigation and should it come to … Continue reading →

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