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Well, I would say the British Library (and Microsoft, who did the scanning) has given us an interesting, little Christmas gift. The library has posted over one million images from the pages of 17th, 18th, and 19th century books in their collection! The images fall into many categories (maps, adverts, portraits, etc.) and are posted on Flickr Commons, which means they're in the Public Domain. Below is but one example from the cache: an illustration from Monsieur At Home by Albert Rhodes, published by Field & Tuer, London, 1885. It's quite...uh, phat, right? Enjoy!
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![]() Dear Anglophiles: So, you think you have the heart and soul of a Brit, do you? Well, here's a chance to test yourself and discover the truth! From BuzzFeed Go to: WHAT IS AN ANGLOPHILE?
Go to: BRITISH TEA CUSTOMS Go to: BRITISH DRINKS Go to: BRITISH CLOTHING Go to: HOMEPAGE ![]() Dear Anglophiles: If you are a history buff and as fascinated by Bletchley Park's role in World War II as I am, you'll love these two audio clips. The first gives an overview of the decryption work done at Bletchley Park during the war and how those activities assisted the British military, and the second, delivered by Professor Mark Dodgson, of the Business School at the University of Queensland, gives his analysis of lessons learned at Bletchley about organizational structures. Bletchley Park's role in World War II: Professor Dodgson on Bletchley Park's innovative organizational structure: Many of you may be aware of the fabulous show The Bletchley Circle, which aired on PBS last winter and is slated to return for a second season the spring of 2014, on Sunday nights. The series is set in 1950's London and involves a group of female, Bletchley code-breakers who band together after the war to solve crimes. Trailer for the series The Bletchley Circle: Another Bletchley Circle trailer (for last season's episode two, but watching it will give you an idea of the show's tone, pacing, and characters): Purchase The Bletchley Circle videos: Purchase books about Bletchley Park: Purchase the movie Enigma HERE (A fascinating tale of love, espionage, patriotism, and betrayal amongst the the code-breakers at Bletchley Park during World War II.) Anglophiles: Check out these links--they're sure to put a smile on your face! From BuzzFeed: 41 Most British Things that Have Ever Happened Youtube video by Improv Everywhere: HARRY POTTER IN REAL LIFE |
ZellaI am a writer, artist, and incurable Anglophile! Thank you for reading my blog, and please feel free to join my discussions about Britain. I look forward to hearing your comments and stories! Archives
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