Bookmark of the week

Another one from the National Gallery in London. This is simply called Tiger by Sam Everitt.

Bookmark of the week

The other bookmark I picked up at the Leonardo exhibition at the National Gallery.

Brilliant study of hands by the master.

bookmark of the week

This bookmark was a christmas present and is not only fairly large and weaved but also very festive. It is going to come out and be used from now on to mark my progress through the last few books of the year at Christmas time.

bookmark of the week

This is one of those bookmarks where the image moves slightly as you move it. It comes from the shop at the Harrison Planetarium in Greenwich Park. Its about the idea that despite knowing a fair bit about the universe there is still so much to discover.

bookmark of the week

This is one of those clever bookmarks that appears to move as you tilt it. It shows artists dummies in a series of fun activities.

bookmark of the week

This is made from recycled leather. It comes from the Royal Artillery museum, Firepower, in Woolwich. The museum houses a fair few guns and the story of the development of artillery. Like it although it's often cold inside.

bookmark of the week

Just to finish the month with a leather bookmark that puts the Roman rule of Britain in some sort of historical context. A great bookmark from English Heritage.

bookmark of the week

One of the highlights of the month was taking part in the Lego mosaic world record. This bookmark was one of the rewards for helping beat the record and bring a bit of the old Roman decorative magic back to life for half-term.

bookmark of the week

Horrible Histories are a hit in my house and this fun bookmark sums up their approach to making history fun. One of a couple I picked up and will post the other one later on.

bookmark of the week

This bookmark shows one of the mosaic floors at Lullingstone Roman villa. The site is run by English heritage and this is one of the bookmarks that is very specific to the location, a great addition to the collection.

bookmark of the week

My son is studying the Romans at school so the bookmark theme of the month is going to be Romans. here is the first one which is an aid to understanding their numerals.

bookmark of the week

there is a shop in Greenwich market selling designs by Hartwig Braun and this is one of a couple of bookmarks he has produced. Will plan to show the other one later on this year. he draws London in a cartoon style but manages to cram in a fair few of the major landmarks.

bookmark of the week

This bookmark shows the downside of London in 1872. This reproduction of a print by Gustave Dore shows Orange Court, just off Drury Lane. Again this was purchased in the Museum of London, a great place for a day out in the capital.

bookmark of the week

This is the second bookmark showing a vie of London, this time dating from 1630. This also came from the Museum of London and is one of the iconic views of the capital from the South side of the Thames. The skyline is dominated by the original St Pauls.

bookmark of the week

The bookmarks for September are all going to have a London theme. The first one, from the Museum of London is a print of the long view of London produced by Wenceslaus Hollar in 1647. No eye, Gerkin or Shard back then.

bookmark of the week

the memory of the summer are the three days spent on Studland Beach. Wonderful and this bookmark shows the view as you look out to sea and across the headland towards Swanage.

bookmark of the week

Looming above the landscape is the magnificent Corfe Castle. Run by the National trust this is a great castle that also serves as an ideal picnic spot.

bookmark of the week

The Tank Museum in Bovington is a great day out and these two bookmarks show just a couple of the options from the shop. You don't have to be military minded to appreciate both the horrors and the effort that goes into tank warfare.

bookmark of the week

This is the first of two Studland beach bookmarks. Studland Beach, run by the National trust, is a magical beach and nature reserve. Blue skies and clean sand the stuff holiday's are made of.

bookmark of the week

The theme of this month is holiday and for the first time we chose to go under canvas and heat to Dorset. This is Hardy country as well as the inspiration for a lot of the world of Enid Blyton. The first bookmark is not that imaginative but comes from the tourist information office in Dorchester.