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Ringstead Downs: A Fluvioglacial Landform.
North West Norfolk. UK: A 1+ hour cycle ride from Huns’ton to Ringstead & back via the Down’s. An area with a ‘travel-through’ Esker formation. In other words, riding a ‘Fluvioglacial Landform’. Gnarly dude 😉 ♥️ (See text ‘below’ for Geological details). Ringstead Downs is a 15m deep, 60m wide dry chalk valley near Hunstanton,…
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The Realm of Immortals & The Autumn Hunt.
Overview: A Balanced Duality. These are two Chinese narrative paintings, executed in ink and colour on silk. Based on the inscriptions, they date to the spring of 1900 (Late Qing Dynasty). They appear to be designed as a conceptual pair, representing a balance of opposing forces The Artist & The Signatures (A Tale of Two…
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Beyond the Floating World: A Dive into a Classic Japanese Print.
This beautiful Japanese artwork is an original mid-19th century woodblock print (ukiyo-e), a form of art central to Japan’s Edo period culture. Produced by the prolific master Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III), it offers a fascinating glimpse into the historical and cultural landscape of the time, intertwining classical literature with contemporary life. The Artist and the Era Utagawa Kunisada (1786–1865)…
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Wildflowers of the Floating World: The botany of Tachibana Yasukuni
The Meiji Revival Tachibana Yasukuni and the Botanical Soul of Japan In the late 19th century, Japan stood at a crossroads. As steamships replaced sails, the nation paused to preserve its artistic heritage, resulting in exquisite reprints, like this beautiful pair of Yasukuni’s from 1890. This era, explored deeply in our previous study, Beyond the…
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Globe-Wernicke Co Ltd Bookcase.
The Enduring Appeal of the Globe-Wernicke Bookcase: A brief Design History This early iteration of the Globe-Wernicke barrister bookcase, (featuring distinctive details like claw-and-ball feet), emerged not in a design vacuum, but amidst the dynamism of the Second Industrial Revolution. Its ingenious modular design principles were a direct, practical answer to the new demands of an…
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Curator and Community Connector.
Welcome to WestNorfolkDesign.org. Work in progress… Building connections for Artists, Builders, Crafters, Designers, Engineers, F, G, H, I, J……. In essence, the website’s primary utility lies in its role as a digital curator and community connector, providing a tangible presence for the often-dispersed creative activity of the West Norfolk region. Further Usefulness and Impact Expanding on…
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Pulls Ferry, Norwich ~ by Joseph Paul.
Attributed to Joseph Paul ~ (British, 1804-1887). Notice on the steps, perhaps the wife & child (which wife & child?) of the painter. (as original) Photo from 1854, Pulls Ferry Norwich. *Notice the lower branch on tree-trunk, has since rotted or been cut-down. Plus the derelict state of the Gatehouse, highlighting, perhaps the use of…
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Pallette: Hallow~Fawkes
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Attack on Titan ~ Sept 2009.
Leave a message if you’d like to buy this ‘framed ‘ Attack on Titan Hand Drawn Original, by B.E.E. ~ Thank You. The Painting beneath comes with the purchase. See below. Post Views: 414
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C’1920 – Tamboured Filing Cabinet.
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C’ 1920’s ~ Oak Office Drawers
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Solid Oak Kitchen Slab with 3 full width drawers.
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