I am partial to a bit of hoop splaying and acid pickling...

More industrial based drawing from my sketchbook.

Living Museum of the North. Last week I made a return visit to Beamish Open Air Museum. While the purpose of this blog is not to recommend days out I have to say strolling around Beamish is a wonderfully accurate recreation of the Northern past. Its also a treat for sign lovers like myself. Not all are vintage. Look at this hand crafted beauty advertising a fish and chip shop. Salt and vinegar on mine, ta.