New book sent to the press!
Reblogged from John Knifton: Just a quick announcement to say how happy I am that we’ve managed to secure a publisher for our school project. In February the school celebrated its 500th birthday,… Read More
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Farewell, Iron Lady
Today we said goodbye to one of the most iconic women of the twentieth century, someone who changed British society forever. I think I’ll always remember her as the woman who ended the… Read More
Carey Mulligan shines in new promo still for the Great Gatsby
Carey Mulligan looks every inch the roaring twenties flapper girl in this gorgeous photo. I can’t wait for the film to come out so we can see more outfits like this!
Tiffany Diamonds Bring the Great Gatsby to Life
Check out the new trailer for Baz Luhrmann’s new vision of F Scott Fitzgerald’s American classic, The Great Gatsby. Tiffany & Co designed a range of diamond jewellery exclusively for the film, and I… Read More
Publishing a New Book – Cover Just Finished!
Over the past couple of weeks I’ve been preparing a new book for publication on behalf of my Dad. John Knifton has been editing a commemorative volume as part of the celebrations of… Read More
New vintage sewing project!
Okay, so I’m already half way through making a vintage vogue princess seam day dress, but I have run into a slight difficulty. When I was pinning the pattern onto the fabric I… Read More
Hopgood’s Courageous Run
This year is the 70th anniversary of the Dambusters raid in World War II, when Wing Commander Gibson led 617 Squadron into the heart of Germany to destroy the great dams of the… Read More
Durham – a sight for sore eyes
The majesty of Durham Cathedral and the medieval Castle on a beautiful, if slightly chilly, early spring day.
H. M. Flirts with Leopard Print
This morning the Queen, who is now feeling much better from her recent illness, visited the London underground as part of its 150th birthday celebrations. H. M. and the Duke of Edinburgh, accompanied by… Read More
Otterly Adorable
Check out this super cute video of an otter at San Diego zoo playing with a toddler – guaranteed to make you smile!
