Allie Nickell
@alliethinks.bsky.social
Likes history, genealogy, art, movies, small furry animals and terrible jokes. Possesses a (mostly) logical mind and a vivid imagination. Born and rared in Belfast, and back there after wandering round Scotland and London.
I'm not used to being distracted by the buildings and skyline in films. In some scenes, the smoke was the first thing I looked at.
November 11, 2025 at 8:29 AM
I'm not used to being distracted by the buildings and skyline in films. In some scenes, the smoke was the first thing I looked at.
Also, are these new pillows, or did somebody raid their hotel room? Did some other lucky person get a bath towel and some mini soaps?
November 8, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Also, are these new pillows, or did somebody raid their hotel room? Did some other lucky person get a bath towel and some mini soaps?
I've been doing a bit of research on Orpen recently, and that painting (and the changes made to it) stood out. Thank you for the prompt to revisit it!
November 8, 2025 at 6:18 PM
I've been doing a bit of research on Orpen recently, and that painting (and the changes made to it) stood out. Thank you for the prompt to revisit it!
This article sets out the history of the piece and shows how the original version would have looked. 2/2
To the Unknown British Soldier in France by Sir William Orpen
Photo of Sir William Orpen with the original version of 'To the Unknown British Soldier in France'.
Orpen who was an official war artist during WW1 and was commissioned to paint three Peace Conference...
sirwilliamorpen.com
November 8, 2025 at 6:13 PM
This article sets out the history of the piece and shows how the original version would have looked. 2/2