The Penny Black was the first British postage stamp issued in 1840 picturing the profile of Queen Victoria. Today this stamp is very rare with stamp collectors willing to pay up to £200 for a used one depending on the condition of the stamp. An unused one would fetch considerably more than this. When the [...]
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I was treating myself to an entire two week break in Rugen, to spend some quality time sketching and relaxing by the sea. My family had often made the trip up to the island of Rugen on our vacations when I was young, and so this place held a lot of magical childhood memories for [...]
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Performing on stage in the West End of London is the dream of many aspiring actors, both in Britain and beyond. There is a lot of competition among new actors for West End theatre places however, and it is never easy to stand out in such a highly motivated and talented crowd. The appearance of [...]
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A well rounded education should include involvement in at least some of the many branches of the arts. While mathematics and language will always be the building blocks of any education curriculum, it is important to leave room for the sciences, humanities, sports and the arts. One of the major ways that the arts are [...]
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Sheffield is one of the most recognizable names in the entire United Kingdom, having a history that is intertwined with the industrial past of England and indeed the entire world. The history of Sheffield is in many ways the history of steel production and industrialisation. Although the modern day city may be widening its scope, [...]
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If it is entertainment that you are looking for, then Berlin has it all. Whether you like the quieter aspect and the cultural side of life, or living it up, and partying until you drop, there is something for everyone in Berlin. There are many landmarks and tourist attractions to visit in Berlin – Reichstag [...]
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Magdeburg is the capital city of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany and lies on the Elbe River. It was once one of the most important medieval cities of Europe and many people will book in at a Hotel in Magdeburg for a holiday to see the sights. There are many places of interest and people staying at the [...]
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The travel and tourism business is a very competitive market and anyone who is anyone in this industry has a duty to its customer to offer a competitive service. Hotels throughout the world offer different packages in order to entice customers through their door. Some hotel Seychelles (Hotel Seychellen) offer wellness packages to entice stressed [...]
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Children’s clothes have to be as fashionable and trendy as children will want to copy what their parents or big brother and sister are wearing. Also they are influenced by the latest film or their favourite pop idol. A range of children’s clothes and other children’s items can be found under the tim-und-lucy.de label which [...]
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When designing Christmas cards and wedding cards (Hochzeitskarten) there are three key elements which should be taken into consideration. These are, the greeting on the front of the card, the picture and the message inside of the card.
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The German capital of Berlin is a vibrant and happening city with a number of fantastic festivals and events all throughout the year. These events are attended by local Berlin people, Germans from other parts of the nation and also many international visitors from all over the world. There are in fact so many Events [...]
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The term ‘sketch’ is normally applied to any drawing that is done in a fast or casual fashion and is not intended as a finished work. It comes from the Ancient Greek word ‘schedios’ which means made suddenly or off hand. There are a number of well known and not so well known steps and [...]
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