I’ve just been checking out a fab photostream of vintage literature on camping, caravans and suchlike that Ivan found on FlickR. I love the 1939 John Smith’s Camping Catalogue one, it’s even got a picture of a Bell Tent...
By justin on Jul 01, 2010
Most of the camping trips we took as a family when I was a kid merge together into one glorious adventure. We packed up the car, piled in and drove for three days to the south coast of Spain....
By ivanpope on Jul 01, 2010
I would love to read Terence Young’s article in the journal of Environmental History On Camping and Its Equipment that Ivan pointed out to me. Apparently, it’s the first they’ve published about the ‘mind-boggling array of gear that campers...
By justin on Jul 01, 2010
Ivan’s pinged over a link to SMOKE BATH, “a collection of photographs and art work loosely based on the theme of camping, nature, and exploring”. Not sure if this is ever going to be printed as a book or...
By justin on Jun 30, 2010
Last time I went to Saltdean Lido was about 10 years ago, just after it’s £2 million restoration. It’s seen by the likes of the Design Museum as one of the finest Art Deco buildings in the UK, and...
By justin on Jun 25, 2010
After 20 years of procrastination I’ve just submitted my credit transfer application form to the Open University in order to try and finally finish my philosophy degree. While I’m waiting to hear their verdict, I thought I’d see if...
By justin on Jun 23, 2010
After less than a week, we’ve just had our first inbound link from Emma Bradshaw’s Blog. As mention below, her photography is an inspiration and so great shame I can’t make her Picnic Picture Workshop on July 3rd in...
By justin on Jun 21, 2010
I’ve been really enjoying Emma Bradshaw’s photostream on FlickR and her blog, and just wish I could take photos like these. My kids love them too, and I’m hoping that we might subliminally inspire them to help with the...
By justin on Jun 19, 2010
One of the nice things about the Wowo campsite is that they not only allow log fires, but deliver the logs to your pitch. So many thanks to Phil Jackson for showing me how to change the exposure settings...
By justin on Jun 16, 2010