A photograph of mine from the best part of fifty years ago. Behind the market stalls you can see what was then the King Of Corsica public house, named after the German adventurer, Theodore von Neuhoff, who for a short while was the King Of Corsica before falling into poverty and moving to Soho in … Continue reading The King Of Corsica
Day: December 17, 2023
Christmas Cheer
The sight of a grand sunset with the addition of some Christmas cheer is difficult to beat. However, the sight of a grand sunset with the addition of some Christmas cheer seen through the window of a warm and friendly 17th century pub just about manages it.
Gut Stopp
I came across this 1890 example of a boiler telegraph from an early steam boat on display at the Deutsche Museum in Munich a good few years ago. No doubt it was an innovative piece of equipment constructed to the highest mechanical and technical standards. To me, however, it was nothing but a pleasing image.
Calming Calder
Busy day ahead today, so what we need is a calming image on my daily calendar.
Considering The Task
At least one of my regular followers will recognise the location of this photograph and will probably be able to be more precise about the date. It might appear that my wife was considering the task at hand - that task being a bit of gardening. But no, she will have been reading her revision … Continue reading Considering The Task
Back Yard
Continuing the unintended theme, we move from back street to back yard. I'm almost certain this particular back yard was in Sheffield, but I can't remember whose it was! No conceptual artist could have put together a collection of bins, fences and drainpipes with greater skill.
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