tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post5475776216516097790..comments2023-04-20T18:24:37.591+01:00Comments on Carol's Corner: A Vintage Break...Carolbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05578076528292643928noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-49672092165181097752018-04-23T21:18:32.852+01:002018-04-23T21:18:32.852+01:00Wendy- I'm always surprised how the most unexp...Wendy- I'm always surprised how the most unexpected things can provide useful research information for writing projects. :-)<br /><br />Patsy- that's become a popular style of presentation in a number of museums. It means they can combine historical elements in one room, decorating, furnishing and costume for example.<br /><br />Maria- yes you're right, it is very therapeutic, and it&Carolbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05578076528292643928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-7274826465410527432018-04-22T16:17:08.726+01:002018-04-22T16:17:08.726+01:00What a great day out Carol - I love looking at vin...What a great day out Carol - I love looking at vintage clothes and accessories.Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-8801789611994049912018-04-20T00:33:58.528+01:002018-04-20T00:33:58.528+01:00
I love looking around museums, at days gone by, I...<br />I love looking around museums, at days gone by, I find it very therapeutic, looking at the things people wore, how they looked and what life was like in another era.Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-48662671550236237052018-04-19T20:57:34.301+01:002018-04-19T20:57:34.301+01:00Portsmouth museum has a series of exhibits, made t...Portsmouth museum has a series of exhibits, made to look like front roms and kitchens of different periods, including some I remember from my childhood – that's interesting.Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-19988908148549649922018-04-17T10:12:44.996+01:002018-04-17T10:12:44.996+01:00I know what you mean about the 1970s. How can that...I know what you mean about the 1970s. How can that be SO long ago? The good news, though, is that we're still here. I'm coming late to the vintage party. Perhaps I should start with a rummage through my mum's wardrobe. Julia Thorleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00485301135194085398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-23308628932573526592018-04-17T07:45:35.270+01:002018-04-17T07:45:35.270+01:00What a wonderful place for inspiration, Carol. I c...What a wonderful place for inspiration, Carol. I could have done with a place like that when I was researching for my short story, The Brighton Belle, which was published in The People’s Friend.Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-16426379133242561992018-04-16T21:47:50.852+01:002018-04-16T21:47:50.852+01:00Teresa- obviously brooch wearing was a regular thi...Teresa- obviously brooch wearing was a regular thing. I suspect it's something writers would definitely enjoy.x<br /><br />Helen - I hadn't considered that, and you're right, and every item has its own story too. :-)Carolbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05578076528292643928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-3868009303057392632018-04-16T19:30:53.623+01:002018-04-16T19:30:53.623+01:00It's always fascinating to look at things from...It's always fascinating to look at things from a bygone era (even if it was just the seventies!) as they have all had an owner with a story at some time.<br /><br />What is the brooch like, Carol?<br /><br />(Changed my ID. This is Helen Laycock speaking)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-61866440818652787982018-04-16T16:12:48.699+01:002018-04-16T16:12:48.699+01:00What an interesting day out. Thinking back, my mum...What an interesting day out. Thinking back, my mum almost always wore a brooch, especially if she was off out somewhere special. I've never been to a vintage fair, but I think I would enjoy it xTeresa Ashbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.com