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Curious Pursuits Private View – The Portico Gallery, Manchester

Posted on February 3, 2012 by b&b

Last night was the private view of Porter & Jenkinson’s ‘Curious Pursuits’ exhibition at The Portico Library & Gallery, Manchester. There was a great turnout for a fascinating show which we highly recommend – a list of 38 artists (see previous … Continue reading →

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Curious Pursuits – The Portico Library & Gallery, Manchester 3rd-29th February 2012

Posted on January 28, 2012 by b&b

  We are looking forward to Porter & Jenkinson’s ‘Curious Pursuits’ at the Portico Library & Gallery, Manchester from 3rd – 29th February – with the private view on 2nd February 6-8pm. Here’s a list of the participating artists (happily … Continue reading →

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Felix the Cat

Posted on January 17, 2012 by b&b

felix the cat Here’s a fun image – fancy dress time and someone feels like going as Felix the Cat!   Felix the Cat started to appear in silent films in the early 1920’s and it’s popularity was on the … Continue reading →

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Forget War Horse here’s War Donkey

Posted on January 13, 2012 by b&b

We’ve been collecting old photographs for a number of years now and thought it would be good to share a few of our favourites. This image was used as a postcard by a German soldier serving at the front, covered … Continue reading →

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New Year Parade London 2012

Posted on January 2, 2012 by b&b

Making an early start fuelled by tons of coffee and croissants we walked into town through the party debris of last night (it’s good to start early-sometimes we might find the odd £20 note dropped by a drunken reveller, unfortunately … Continue reading →

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London New Years Parade

Posted on January 1, 2012 by b&b

The Apes are taking over!!      

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A Puppy just for Christmas

Posted on December 30, 2011 by b&b

Christmas day this year was spent on a rural farm in East Sussex with my brother and his new lady. A 600 year old farmhouse and a great Xmas dinner made even more special by Sam the German Shepherd puppy … Continue reading →

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John of Winter Wonderland

Posted on December 16, 2011 by b&b

Our friend John shows no fear when challenged by the rides at Winter Wonderland, Hyde Park, London Looking forward to next years challenges!  

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Follow our leader?

Posted on December 11, 2011 by b&b
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Santa Run in Hyde Park

Posted on December 11, 2011 by b&b

A surreal site for a Sunday morning. Breakfast at the Serpentine then Santa’s mad dash before work – what did they put in my breakfast? All in a good cause – raising money and awareness for Hospices.    

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