Record Card Dun, Dun Duuun! Where did pop culture’s most dramatic sound come from?, by Amelia Tait. A discussion of the development and role of the three-note sting in film, radio, and television soundscapes. Notes Interesting and fun commentary on the history and importance of something that is now predominantly used in a light-hearted way …
Day: 12 November 2024
Bonnets, Shopbreaking, Academy
I would very much love to know what a Czar Bonnet looked like, that entirely new invention of 1800 or so. Gilchrist & Co. were keen to “acquaint the LADIES” that they had just received a delivery of such by Mail Coach. Even better if you could pay by Ready Money, as this would entitle …
Old Book Illustrations
Record Card Old Book Illustrations: a website dedicated to showcasing illustrations, searchable by a series of tags and each with descriptive accessibility text, featured in old books. Includes details of artists, illustrations, and books. Notes A website in which to get lost! This post is part of The Library. All library records can be accessed …
Glees, Almonds, Taxes
We begin our tale in Edinburgh, in the early days of 1800. Or, more specifically, also in the final few days of the previous century as reported in the Caledonian Mercury on the 2nd January 1800. “William Whyte in the most respectful manner informs the Nobility, Gentry, and his Friends, that he has commenced business …
Untangling the Tale of Ada Lovelace
Record Card Untangling the Tale of Ada Lovelace, by Stephen Wolfram. Detailing Lovelace’s life, her work with Charles Babbage, and an analysis of her work relating to the Analytical Engine. Notes A thorough and readable introduction to Lovelace, Babbage, the Difference Engine and the Analytical Engine, with a particular focus on Lovelace’s contributions to universal …
Typatone
Record Card Typatone, a website where each keyboard stroke is assigned a separate note, which play as you type. Notes A simple and fun idea, excellently executed. This post is part of The Library. All library records can be accessed here