We are in the midst of painting & decorating.We are also moving bookcases and dusting their contents. Today (Sunday) we are doing a couple of coats of paint before going into the garden in the afternoon. The pictures show the room with books off the shelves- I am always amazed the room they take up when not on shelves.The second shot shows some books reinstated and is a chance to see some of the books which make up part of the Ducal collection. Finally a shot of a WW1 ship made from scrap by a German P.O.W in WW1 as a present for one of my relatives who had done a kindness for him. Sadly I know nothing more of the story other than to say it is the Blucher. I have grown up with it and treasure it.
A healthy collection of Ospreys there sir. Great ship too
ReplyDeleteI am very envious! That model ship is a little gem and it is great that you have managed to preserve it.
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Bob
These are the things that should be treasured as their worth is far more than the material value.
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Ross
PS. Like to see books getting dusted once in a while - basic preservation counts for a lot.
R
Alan, that is a marvellous piece of 'trench art', absolutely amazing. A very valuable piece indeed. Have you read Nicholas Saunders' Trench Art, Materialities and Memoirs of War ?
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