English Folk Verse (c.1870) - The Fifth of November Remember, remember! The fifth of November, The Gunpowder treason and plot; I know of no reason Why the Gunpowder treason Should ever be forgot! That's the only portion of this poem I have known up until now, however this year I came across the rest which I have to say I am not in complete agreeance with. Guy Fawkes and his companions Did the scheme contrive, To blow the King and Parliament All up alive. Threescore barrels, laid below, To prove old England's overthrow. But, by God's providence, him they catch, With a dark lantern, lighting a match! A stick and a stake...
Wonderful show of Eggs you have posted. Do you know if they are batik. Waxed and painted with dye.
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Hello! I am not sure about the eggs, I pinched the picture from The Guardian website and there is no info there, they are stunning though aren't they!
ReplyDeleteIs batik covered in a layer of wax before painting then? I have not heard of this method, we must talk more!