Horrocks

Horrockses Fashions – off the peg style in the ’40s and ’50s

Horrockses Fashions Limited was the manufacturer of one of the most respected ready-to-wear labels of the 1940s and 1950s. The company is best known for its full-skirted dresses that were sought after by women everywhere and were even worn by Queen Elizabeth II.

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Muro by deviantART

deviantART releases Muro!

This week saw the release of Muro, deviantARTs new html5 drawing application, which has been in development for the past few months.

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John Bradshaw photo, Skellig Michael

‘Impressions of Irish History’ at Chichester Cathedral…

An Exhibition by photographer John Bradshaw in Chichester Cathedral’s North Transept
Open daily with free entry, until 7th September
A fascinating exhibition ‘Impressions of Irish History’ is currently on display in Chichester Cathedral’s North Transept. The exhibition has been compiled by accomplished photographer John Bradshaw and conveys what John describes as ‘ten thousand years of Irish [...]

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Dr Moriaty – University of Brighton

National Recognition for Archives at University of Brighton

Design archives at the University of Brighton have received national recognition with grants totalling £180,000. The archives hold 18 collections of visual and textual designs aimed at enhancing understanding of the designed environment, the design profession and design practise.

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UK Handmade Wedding Gift Guide 2010

Focus: UK Handmade Wedding Gift Guide 2010 is now out!

Plan your perfect wedding by opting for a day packed full of handmade touches. Let UK Handmade give you a head start with the UK Handmade Wedding Gift Guide.

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Vintage Goodwood

‘Vintage’ at Goodwood in August

Vintage at Goodwood is the first of what will be an annual music and fashion led celebration of creative British cool from the 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s & 80s, Featuring the leading DJs, bands, collectors, purveyors of vintage clothing and vintage vinyl from each decade, as well as contemporary bands and brands inspired by Britain’s rich cultural history.

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UK Handmade Autumn Issue

Focus: Autumn Issue of UK Handmade Magazine.

The autumn edition of UK Handmade magazine brings with it a flavour of Japan, a fabric “Furoshiki” gift wrapping tutorial, screen-printing and how to make your very own "Amigurumi" crochet Woodland Bunny.

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The Book Ferret in Arundel

Ferreting Around in Arundel’s New Independent Book Shop

The Book Ferret will open its doors to customers on Saturday 28th August. The new shop, which can be found at 34 High Street, will offer readers a bountiful selection of high quality new titles.

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Val Sainsbury

Focus: Val Sainsbury

Focus on Etsy artisan Val Sainsbury, and her beautifully handcrafted artist sketchbooks.

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I am Joy Arts and Music Festival 2010

‘I Am Joy’ Arts and Music Festival 2010

The 'I Am Joy' Arts Festival returns for a fourth year! The non-profit organisation which began in 2007, has now grown from a free, 5-day event held in a youth club to a weekend of imaginative fun in a park in the heart of Chichester.

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The Creators Project

The Creators Project

The Creators Project is a new network dedicated to the celebration of creativity and culture across media and it's coming to London and bringing with it a celebratory assemblage of musicians, artists, designers, panelists, filmmakers, food, and drink.

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Desconocida Unknown Ukjent

Desconocida Unknown Ukjent

Do you want to be involved in a unique sewing project taking place at Pallant House Gallery in Chichester with Norwegian artist Lise Bjørne Linnert? Yes? Then read on...

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Monday Mark Makers

Monday Mark Makers on Flickr

Are you a passionate doodler? Do you find yourself decorating your journals and notebooks with swirls, dots, caricatures etc. Do you like to illustrated your notes and journal entries? Are you a keen sketchbook artist?

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FOS 2

Festival of Speed + Moving Motor Show

An account of my visit to the Moving Motor Show as a prelude to Goodwood Festival of Speed, in West Sussex which commences tomorrow.

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