VIDEO: a short film with Bob Richardson of St Bride Foundation in London on their typeface collection
Deep within the archives of the St Bride Foundation in London there lies an amazing collection of original illustrations and…
COMEDY: Axbridge Roxy Comedy Nights this autumn postponed due to illness
The autumn programme of Axbridge Roxy Comedy Nights hosted by Harry Mottram have been put on hold due to the…
Rapscallion Magazine BOOK REVIEW: Graham Greene’s novel concerning a triangular love affair that became a prophesy of the disaster of the Vietnam War (in a carefully constructed story which name checks Cheddar Gorge to its credit)
The Quiet American by Graham Greene Any novel that references Cheddar Gorge in its final page will always make me…
Rapscallion Magazine Book Review: survival in a war torn city turns magical realist with a Narnia moment (but the relationship between the two lovers in Mohsin Hamid’s novel Exit West is its strength)
Exit West by Mohsin Hamid A crackling good story of innocent lovers caught up in a civil war skids to…
COMEDY AT THE AXBRIDGE ROXY – Report for the evening Thursday, May 24th
Axbridge Roxy Comedy Night. 24th May 2018, was compered by Harry Mottram. It featured Louise Leigh, Sal Drummond, Rob Perry…
HARRY MOTTRAM FREELANCE JOURNALIST: Have the media fallen for the idea the Royal Wedding will give a billion pound boost to the economy? (when past evidence suggests such an occasion has a negligible effect and may even stall the nation’s finances)
Harry Mottram reports for Print Monthly Despite the claims by some in the media the Royal Wedding on Saturday may…
HARRY MOTTRAM’S BLOG: What will Meghan’s wedding gown look like?
Lace, silk and and an illusion bodice and sleeves – and please, not too many flourishes that could drown…
HARRY MOTTRAM FREELANCE JOURNALIST: Threats, intimidation and lies – the business couple who have upset scores of customers across the UK and Europe – the customers now want their money back (but the couple claim they have ‘the highest authorities in the land’ to sue for libel any customer who complains)
Harry Mottram reports for Print Monthly Threats and intimidation may not be the stock in trade of most in the…
HARRY MOTTRAM FREELANCE JOURNALIST: the strange story of a bitter business dispute over a typeface that ended at the bottom of the River Thames in mysterious circumstances (and how a graphic designer today tracked down the evidence beneath the water a century later)
Harry Mottram reports for Print Monthly It is a curious story of how business partnerships in the printing industry can…
STRAWBERRY LINE TIMES – EVENT: Northern Soul Night in Axbridge Town Hall this Saturday, May 12th, tickets on sale – includes home-made pies, Dr Love’s music and an amazing light show (and you will work off a few pounds with all the dancing)
What is Northern Soul? Here’s what it’s all about: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWJOB79ZprQ And it’s coming to Axbridge! Check out the dancing – Northern…
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