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The Birth Of Aphrodite In Cleethorpes
There is something about the arrangement of the bodies – the way they stand, the way they interact. You almost feel that if Botticelli were seeking the birthplace of Aphrodite today, he would abandon the seashell in favour of a one-armed bandit. You suspect that Leonardo might seek out The Last Supper in an amusement arcade in Cleethorpes.
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The Good Old Days
Ah, the good old days – before they dug up the cobbles. Back when Halifax’s Piece Hall was full of folk, with shops and stalls a-plenty. And, of course, the sun always…
Bank Holiday Monday
The wind and the rain have finally cleared, so I no longer have to rely on old photographs for my daily calendar. Happy Easter, everyone.
Wind In The Straits
Visited the Menai Straits and wanted to take a photograph, but the wind was so strong it blew my tripod over. So here is one I took earlier – eleven years earlier…
Beaumaris Sky
Went to Beaumaris. It was raining so I couldn’t manage a photograph. Here’s one I took earlier.
Here’s One I Took Earlier
Gone to Wales. Not got there yet. So here’s a picture I took earlier. Fifty-nine years earlier in fact.
Albert And The Machine
The photograph was taken 70 years ago at Mackintosh’s factory in Halifax. It shows a group of mechanics and engineers proudly gathered around the latest wrapping machine they have installed.…
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