We were asked to find out about this strange embroidery on an old purse, using metal wire. This picture was sent to us by the lady with the … [Read more...]
Practice safe knitting
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September 6, 2010 By Leave a Comment
We recently came across this brand of Durex knitting needles and just had to share it. The needles were passed to us by one of our readers who … [Read more...]
Furlongs from Kirkby Stephen
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February 1, 2009 By Leave a Comment
At the junction of the A685 Market Street and the B6259 Nateby Road (NY 775 085) in Kirkby Stephen is a unique road sign. The black and white … [Read more...]
Ghost sign: British Paints in Carlisle
About half way along an alleyway not really used in our modern times, is possibly one of the best preserved ghost adverts in Carlisle. Painted … [Read more...]