Jack Kirby X-Men

Every so often I get reminded of the artistic genius of comic artist Jack Kirby, and this cover (above) from Continue reading →

Hornsea studio ware

I’m not averse to a nice bit of vintage Hornsea pottery but try not to go too bonkers these days. Continue reading →

Please press the buzzer

Kangaroo Works

Two shots of Kangaroo Works in Sheffield, pictured in shadow on a sunny day in 2007. I knew the building Continue reading →

Push and pull

You would imagine a museum housed in a historic building would make something of that history on it’s website, but Continue reading →

Cellulose Self-Adhesive Tape

Sellotape to you and me. Charting the main changes in the design of this famous brand’s tins since 1937, in Continue reading →

Let there be lights

It’s the real lack of care which surprises me when I visit our recentish new Sainsbury supermarket. I say recentish Continue reading →

Take it away

Everyone is having to make an effort and adjust to the risks of being out and about, and this fast-food Continue reading →