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Puzzle Jug
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Victorian Bottle
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The Zoetrope
The Zoetrope is one of my faviourate replica toys but I am always being asked where I get my replicas from. There is a very large market for nice replicas and they can be sourced from online and bricks and mortar shops. I have put an Amazon link at the bottom of the page should you want one for yourself.
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Fireside Chats: The Greedy Cup
The Greedy cup is a fun toy. It is entirely unexpected and a great lights on moment for children. The fun doesn’t just stop with water flowing out uncontrollably over somebodies lap it continues with the working out why. So you can all join in the fun I have put an Amazon link at the bottom.
A beautiful ceiling boss found amongst the ruins of St Marys Priory. Note the white wash in the recesses.
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What have I been working on?
I broke up on Friday which means I have six weeks off to do some proper work. I started today with a Latin course. I have had the books for years and have decided just to get on with it.
Back to the Greeks and history rather than mythology or theatre. Last night I listened to a survey course of liberal studies which started with Gilgamesh and finished in the modern period. It was excellent and really useful. A few years ago now I did a talk about Sir Gawain and now I’ve got to go and update my notes.
This is an Anglo-Saxon watering can which uses air pressure to keep the water in the container. It’s very clever and great fun to play with. 
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