I took this photo of the Ring O'Bells pub in Halifax over 50 years ago. You can tell it's old, not because its a black and white photo (there are filters that can fake that), nor because the building is old (it's even older now). It's partly the signage - or lack of it - … Continue reading Ring O’Bells
Month: February 2025
A Portrait Of Lena
Dear Lucy, Just a card to wish you many happy returns of the day. I had not got a proper birthday card so I thought perhaps you would like this as well. It is not a very good one but you can see who it is. I remain yours sincerely, Lena Bush.
Gladys, Albert And Cat
There is, of course, a famous 1971 Hockney painting entitled "Mr and Mrs Clark and Percy". My photograph predates that by a good 35 years and is entitled "Mr and Mrs Burnett and Cat". The two main subjects are my parents, and the photo was probably taken in Bradford in about 1936. Coincidentally, Hockney was … Continue reading Gladys, Albert And Cat
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