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Debbie Smyth

Queen’s Beastly Lion

Ten heraldic statues, made of plaster and standing six feet in height, were created for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II on 2 June 1953. They became known as the Queen’s […]

-Devon

Sidford to Sidmouth

A couple of weeks ago I was lucky enough to spend a few days down on the Devon coast with a group of friends, and their dogs. The weather was incredibly kind, […]

-New York

Faces in Brooklyn

These pieces are the work of street artist Leticia Mandragora, who is recognised for her expressive facial works, especially the striking blue ones. – – Copyright Debbie Smyth, 20 November 2017 […]

-Manchester

Athletic experimentation

– Copyright Debbie Smyth, 19 November 2017 Posted as part of Experimental and All Seasons

-Manchester

Busy

– Over to all of you to join the challenge with your own busy post. – – Thanks to everyone who brought us some wishes last week – it was great to see […]

-London

A tramp, a gentleman, a poet

“A tramp, a gentleman, a poet, a dreamer, a lonely fellow, always hopeful of romance and adventure” – from Chaplin’s My Autobiography when he explains his character to Mack […]

-Vietnam