Record Card Heyday of Bristol’s tram network remembered by collector, BBC News. A short video about the memories of a tram memorabilia collector. Notes There’s something poignant about this – about the trams, their destruction, and Peter Davey’s memories. It reminds me of when we visited Crich Tramway Village when we were young. I’d love …
Day: 12 November 2024
Hurlophusicon and Thaumaturgick
Some pure word-magic (if not exactly other-magic) from Mr BOAZ, keen to demonstrate his astonishing arts to the “many curious, many ingenious persons” who have so far failed to see one of his shows due to their popularity (“who, from the constant overflow of company, could not possibly get admittance”). Those of inquisitive and contemplative …
Ootje Oxenaar Spines
Record Card The Daily Heller: Spinal Tap, by Steven Heller. A blog post about a chapbook focussing on Ootje Oxenaar’s book spine designs, made for his own personal library. Notes A great idea, and an interesting way to curate your own bookshelves. This post is part of The Library. All library records can be accessed …
A Vessel from France, Stocks
A sorry tale from Dover, reported in two installments by a London correspondent. A vessel from France struck the Mole rocks and started to sink on the 27th day of December, leaving three passengers on board. “They are ftill crying out, and will no doubt perifh.” A moment of bravery and hope was reported in …
City Roads
Record Card City Roads: a website which “renders every single road within a city”. Notes A different type of map: quite beautiful, in a stark way. This post is part of The Library. All library records can be accessed here.
Rectors, Dissections, Ships
A RECTOR is needed for Haddington Grammar School, available for Candlemas First. Interested candidates should contact the Magistrates or Town Clerk, and be sure to include “proper certificates of moral character” and evidence of “ability to teach Latin, Greek and French languages.” Please note, that “no person who has a view to the church need …