Monthly Archives: January 2013
Mrs Potts’ Artist Brother
My brother David Winthrop has produced an etching of one of his works – Prevolver. This is an enlargement of a tiny piece The man in the hat is offering the buxom lady a bird, while she has a … Continue reading
Posted in Art & Artists, London Life, Uncategorized
Tagged bird, Gothic, imagination, puppet, snake
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Family Talent – the Extraordinary World of Winthrop
Where do these images come from? He had a perfectly normal childhood – born in the USA, immigrant to the UK, lived in a caravan, holidays to visit strange Bavarian friends who lived in a chalet in the Forest, camping … Continue reading
Posted in Art & Artists, Diary, Life in general, Uncategorized
Tagged art, artists, black, brothers & sisters, children's books, childrens games, design, family talents, friends, humour, life, men
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An Evening Out at the Magic Circle!
In a street just north of Euston station is the Magic Circle where we were invited to celebrate the romantic marriage of a friend’s daughter. They went off to Gretna Green and got married without any fuss – which I … Continue reading
Posted in Art & Artists, Cooking, Diary, Life in general, London Life, Mr Potts, Time Out, Traditions, Uncategorized
Tagged friends, London, magic, party, wedding
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Mrs Potts the Painter's Wife 