THE ASSASSINATION OF ARCHDUKE FRANZ FERDINAND

From the excellent All About History magazine. Some interesting facts if you enlarge the picture.


Steve

PRE-RAPHAELITE ART

Following on from our session on Wednesday, another Pre-Raphaelite painting but from the female artist Evelyn De Morgan which makes a change from the Pre-Raphaelite "Brotherhood" PRB with its exclusive membership of males.  An interesting female perspective on the female form of representation in Victorian Britain and an interesting subject choice of Cassandra the Trojan Princess who was granted the gift of prophecy but also the curse that nobody would believe her prophecies.  The Gods certainly did have a wicked sense of humour.  Cassandra eventually goes mad in the constraints of her curse and the constraints of a city laid siege for over a decade by the Greeks.  Perhaps a comment on a repressive Victorian society?

There is a wonderful collection of Pre-Raphaelite art at the Manchester Art Gallery in Manchester.  Here is a link but I would strongly recommend a visit in order to appreciate the splendour of these artifacts.

http://www.manchestergalleries.org/whats-on/permanent-galleries/historic-galleries/pre-raphaelite/


Steve


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THE SUFFRAGISTS AND THE SUFFRAGETTES

Today's PowerPoint.

Steve

Suffra from quintus

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CONGRATULATIONS!

Well done everyone for completing all your work on time.  I'm looking forward to reading your finalised essays and looking at your excellent displays!

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JOHN WILLIAM EVANS

Pictured in his Royal Navy uniform in 1943, my father John William Evans, born 5th November 1925, died 12th April 2008.  He fought with valour throughout the Second World War and like most men of his generation, would hardly speak of his experiences despite being decorated for gallantry in action.  Not only a father but a best-friend.Very much missed, remembering you on your birthday and for nurturing and encouraging my love for history.  


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A TYPICAL EVENING IN MY HOUSEHOLD

"Dearest children, when Mama wakes from her gin stupor, I would be most grateful if you would inform her that Papa has gone to his club and may be some time."


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ASSIGNMENT DEADLINE IS WEDNESDAY, 6TH NOVEMBER

Remember, remember, the 6th of November...

Just a reminder to prevent any uncertainty.

Steve


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HISTORICALLY HARDCORE

I've been informed that Mr 50 Cent is some rapper chap.

THIS MADE ME SMILE

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HISTORIC JUDGE THE GRUDGE

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IN THE HALLOWEEN SPIRIT

I hope you're all imbibing the Halloween spirit.  What better than some Victorian operetta.  From the Buxton Gilbert and Sullivan festival, a spirited rendition of the ghosts' chorus from Ruddigore.  Splendid.  If only I could persuade Miss Lana del Rey to participate...







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HOPE YOUR HALLOWEEN IS GOING AS WELL AS MINE

Keep up the reading!

Son of Frankensteve