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The photos I have used on this site are mainly my own or those of Carol Mullineux and Matthew Sutton to whom I am grateful. For the other photos and quotes, I have tried, wherever possible, to give the relevant credits and references. Please do not copy the photos or text on this site without permission from me. Thank you. -- Richard Sutton

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John Clare and the Gypsies

John Clare and the Gypsies

John Clare, always a champion of the underprivileged, introduces us to the gypsy culture of his day and gives us a chance to hear a sample of traditional gypsy music.

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By Richard Suttonin Blog PostsJanuary 12, 2023January 12, 2023759 WordsLeave a comment

There’s a Wind in the Willows

There’s a Wind in the Willows

As the early morning dew lies over the water-meadow, on the banks of this stream there’s another story waiting, helped along by some of my own pastel sketches!

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By Richard Suttonin Blog PostsDecember 22, 2022January 10, 2023781 Words9 Comments

The Song of the Earth

The Song of the Earth

As the evening clouds gather round the setting sun, we close the curtains and withdraw into the warmth inside and wonder, with Wordsworth and Mahler, what the future holds for our troubled world.

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By Richard Suttonin Blog PostsDecember 6, 2022720 Words4 Comments

November’s Embers

November’s Embers
    Earlier in November on a peaceful day by the Arun river, autumn's beautiful, but fading, embers warm us with their season of contentment and mellow wisdom.  Advent hope is in the air. 
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By Richard Suttonin Blog Posts, Season's Notes, The English CountrysideNovember 18, 2022November 18, 2022643 Words2 Comments

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