tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885871091736369107.post3575795629586101667..comments2023-08-26T16:30:40.754+01:00Comments on Your Place/My Place: A Collaborative Artists' Book Project. Angie Butler and Philippa Wood: InheritedAngie Butler: Letterpress Printed Artists' Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05415548914081932042noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885871091736369107.post-75680853003801290612012-05-22T11:30:32.110+01:002012-05-22T11:30:32.110+01:00I think you are right, P. To live for so long in o...I think you are right, P. To live for so long in one place is quite unusual. Although, saying that, my parents lived in my family home in Southampton for 41 years! They moved in the year they got married (1962) and retired to Pembrokeshire and into their second home in 2003. You mentioning that, has made me make the connection - how bizarre is that?Angie Butler: Letterpress Printed Artists' Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05415548914081932042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885871091736369107.post-30037056664345028212012-05-20T21:37:37.989+01:002012-05-20T21:37:37.989+01:00I'm so pleased that Audrey got her wish and th...I'm so pleased that Audrey got her wish and the house was purchased by ‘a nice couple’ who now appreciate it as much as her and Albert. <br />Whilst I have loved and enjoyed living in all my previous houses, I don't think I have ever felt as attached to any of my homes as Audrey did to hers; maybe that sort of attachment is only possible after 45 years? The only sentimental attachments that I have are for the objects within.Philippa Wood: Book Artshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17437802303711141060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885871091736369107.post-15238199823253514562012-05-20T20:43:58.401+01:002012-05-20T20:43:58.401+01:00Homemaker plate and saucer noted - also I was so i...Homemaker plate and saucer noted - also I was so impressed with the Home Possessions book, have put it on the Tour Research page - !Angie Butler: Letterpress Printed Artists' Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05415548914081932042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885871091736369107.post-24357209951057708202012-05-20T20:42:54.578+01:002012-05-20T20:42:54.578+01:00Yes, I think that is quite rare - especially these...Yes, I think that is quite rare - especially these days, when people move around much more than previous generations. It's funny, Margaret said to me that Audrey had promised her, that if anything happened to her, she had instructed her brother that it was to be bought by a nice young couple, at under no circumstances to a builder! <br /><br />House number 5 - that is more than my 2 (purchased), though have rented many, many more! I'm sure that I'll move again too, though when I don't know.<br /><br />I don't think A & A had any children, but must check with M about that. I think A was very proud of his house, and after telling you the story of the geranium, am definitely thinking about restoring the porch to it's original use.<br />Would like to think they liked it here enough to live out their days. Another Albert story later regarding old age ...Angie Butler: Letterpress Printed Artists' Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05415548914081932042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885871091736369107.post-42972191428690151262012-05-20T20:21:33.086+01:002012-05-20T20:21:33.086+01:00p.s we must remember to list another coincidence -...p.s we must remember to list another coincidence - I also own a Homemaker saucer (not plate) as part of my collection.Philippa Wood: Book Artshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17437802303711141060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885871091736369107.post-26795845745162218272012-05-20T20:19:22.725+01:002012-05-20T20:19:22.725+01:00I think it is quite rare in today’s society to fin...I think it is quite rare in today’s society to find not only a house that was lived in for so long, but also a neighbour of equal longstanding who knew the previous occupants – a lovely connection between the past and present.<br /><br />Was it their first home I wonder? and did they raise a family here?<br /><br />It is not now possible for me to live in a house as long as A & A, I am already on house number five (or 6 if I include our other house), and I am certain that I will move again someday. Perhaps Albert saw the house as his life work – or maybe they just loved the house so much they had no desire to leave.Philippa Wood: Book Artshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17437802303711141060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885871091736369107.post-5177107413029089102012-05-20T19:44:13.011+01:002012-05-20T19:44:13.011+01:00I'm touched that you said it's your favour...I'm touched that you said it's your favourite post, P. To be honest, it's taken me a while to write, as it is quite poignant. It's been such a wonderful project so far. Audrey and Albert have played such a part in our lives in this house - as they made it their home for so long before we did. Amending Albert's DIY jobs (usually carried out with 4" screws, no matter how big or small!), and small discoveries such as a telephone number underneath layers of wall paper, tiny finds of dated newspapers and bits and bobs of 'treasure' here and there, have all made it so much more of a personal journey.<br />Margaret is a wonder. She's an oracle on the 'old'days living in this street, as she's lived here for so long. She's also the best neighbour anyone could have. I'm lucky that it's me.Angie Butler: Letterpress Printed Artists' Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05415548914081932042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885871091736369107.post-55220515514862546882012-05-20T19:15:41.344+01:002012-05-20T19:15:41.344+01:00This is my favourite post to date. On one hand it ...This is my favourite post to date. On one hand it seems quite poignant, but on the other it is full of hope as you discovered not only the perfect house but also a true friend in Margaret. I love the fact that you have kept the three items belonging to Audrey. <br />I am re-reading a book called Home Possessions at the moment and there is a lovely phrase about people who collect – ‘Saviours of lost objects and disappearing worlds’ – this seems to sum up you and your trio of objects rather well.Philippa Wood: Book Artshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17437802303711141060noreply@blogger.com