Preston, Lancashire, UNITED KINGDOM
Joined February 23rd 2009
Recent PostsCutting Edge Weapons: 10 Unusual Knives, Swords and BladesJune 12th 2009 21:22
In this age when we think of weapons, we tend to think of aircraft, electronic guidance systems, bombs and missiles. Sophisticated star wars systems may come to mind or huge warships and aircraft carriers or even chemical or nuclear weapons. Of course that has not always been the case.
 St. Helen's Dream: A Cultural LandmarkApril 23rd 2009 14:54
The dream of miners from St Helen's in Merseyside was finally realized with the completion of the sculpture The Dream on April 22 2009. The sculpture is on the site of the former Sutton Manor Colliery. It is 20m (66 feet) in height and is constructed of 90 blocks of concrete containing marble aggregate. It started three years ago when a group of miners who had been friends and worked together at the colliery, applied to the council for a grant to create a piece of art. We didnt want the site to die as a whole said former miner Gary Conley. We wanted something that would create a visitor attraction. Read More
10 Offbeat, Bizarre and Wacky FactsApril 22nd 2009 20:33
Whether its flicking through the pages of a magazine or surfing the net, it never fails to amaze me how often I discover a fact that raises my eyebrows, and makes me blurt out I dont believe it! or Well I never knew that! Here are just ten of those offbeat, bizarre and wacky facts.
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In the Shadow of Jack the Ripper: The Lambeth PoisonerMarch 19th 2009 00:29
Three years had passed since those dark days of 1888, when Jack the Ripper had last stalked the gloomy gas lamp lit streets and dismal alleyways of the East End of London, hunting down, killing and mutilating his victims. The women of the street were now once again able to carry on the oldest trade without the fear of the shadow of the murderous serial killer looming over them.Little did they know that this was not to last.
I am Jack .
A Cultural Landscape: Yorkshire Sculpture ParkMarch 12th 2009 16:49
Artists understanding of how objects occupy and define space, together with 500 acres of varied landscaping, makes for an incredible international gallery for modern and contemporary sculptures that challenges, inspires and delights.
High Jinks on the High SeasMarch 6th 2009 14:00
The names people give their boats: from the sublime,through hilariious, to the ridiculous
The Incredible Story of Strange FruitMarch 5th 2009 02:04
Marion, Indiana, 1930. Three black men accused of murder and rape, were taken from custody by a mob. Two were mutilated, murdered and hung from a tree. This is the story of Strange Fruit and those involved in its planting and cultivation.
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Saucy Seaside PostcardsMarch 3rd 2009 20:40
Two New Banksy Graffiti Artworks Appear in LondonMarch 2nd 2009 22:53
Banksy does not appear to have been very active on the streets recently, so there was anticipation and excitement on the net when two new works were spotted last night.
When I got up this morning and turned on my laptop, amongst the messages in the inbox was one from the Banksy Forum advising me to go to the provided link I did
Carnival: Dirty Jenny in Aalst! (Carnaval: Voil Jeannetten En Aalst!)March 2nd 2009 22:20
All the world loves a party and what better way to party is there than a carnival. Especially if you are a cross dresser living in Belgium and can take to the streets as Voil Jeannetten or Dirty Jenny. This well-kept secret is a brilliant example of a spirit that the Belgians keep well hidden. Introverts should strictly stay away!
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