Some time ago my cousin passed along to me the set of Dickens which had belonged to his mother - my aunt. This particular set is The Fireside Dickens, Complete Edition in Twenty-Two Volumes, with Illustrations by Cruikshank, 'Phiz,' &c. This collection was published by Chapman & Hall, London; and Henry Frowde. The books were … Continue reading A Word or Two from Dickens
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The Lady & the Unicorn
After our visit to the Sydney Easter Show we stayed in Sydney overnight so that we could go to the NSW Art Gallery the next morning to view their latest special exhibition; The Lady and the Unicorn. This collection of six large tapestries is on loan from the Musée de Cluny - Musée National due Moyen Âge in … Continue reading The Lady & the Unicorn
The Sydney Royal Easter Show 2018
"Since it was founded in 1822, the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS) has been an influential force in the direction and development of Australian agriculture through competitions, education and events." Tell anyone in Sydney that you are off to "The Easter Show" and you won't have to explain further. This year it runs from … Continue reading The Sydney Royal Easter Show 2018
The Reluctant Retiree 