Loop Images
We are gradually adding some of our more ‘commercial’ photographs to the excellent online library run by Loop, ‘the British imagery specialists’. We have found them very good to work with, and we hope that you will give them a try and browse and buy.
Caban, Brynrefail
Situated near the north west end of Llyn Padarn, the Caban offers a renowned licensed Café, a venue for events such as the Occasional Cinema, Private Functions & Conferences, and affordable workshops & studios for the local business community. The Café is the heart of the building, a large curved room with windows looking through the trees to the mountains. Jean's photos will be on display in the Café throughout January 2012.
Windgather Press
Publisher of our most recent book, 'Anglesey: Past Landscapes of the Coast'. An imprint of Oxbow Books who specialize in selling and publishing academic and more popular books on archaeology, history, landscape studies and related subjects.
Susan Gathercole
If you suspect that inanimate objects can form relationships, and believe that still-life paintings should contain magic and movement, check out the work of fine artist and all-round creative genius Susan Gathercole. Those who like portraits and landscapes with intuitive and dream-like qualities will also feel at home. Website includes CV, galleries of paintings and news of current exhibitions.
Jug Horse Ship © Susan Gathercole
Lesley and Roy Adkins
Authors and photographers who have an excellent collection of images available for use in publications - the Roman, Greek and Egyptian coverage is particularly good. Their many books, on history and related topics, contain the fruits of deep research and understanding written in an engaging and accessible manner. Their trilogy on Nelson's navy has been particularly well received - the final part, 'Jack Tar, the extraordinary lives of ordinary seamen in Nelson's navy', was published in paperback on 3 September 2009.
Ordnance Survey
Britain's major publisher of maps and related guides etc..
photo: Breedon on the Hill lock-up © Mick Sharp
cover: Crown copyright 2009
Philip Steele
Writer of illustrated reference and topic books for 'children of all ages'. Themes include History - Ancient through to Modern; Junior Biography and Social Issues; Lands and People; The Natural World; Wales-Cymru and Narrative.
His work brings the past to life, and if you have children you will undoubtedly have seen at least one of Philip's many excellent books. He works for most of the major children's publishers including Kingfisher, and has contributed to the prestigious 'Eyewitness' and 'Step Into' series published by Dorling Kindersley and Lorenz Books. His most recent book is the DK Eyewitness 'Treasure'.
West Country Coppice
Skilled greenwood workers Brian Williamson and Ruth Goodfellow offer a wide range of old woodworking products and services. Currently engaged in coppice restoration at the National Arboretum, Westonbirt (Gloucestershire), they supply hazel hurdles, beanpoles and pea sticks; faggots, firewood and charcoal; cleft wood gates, fences, shingles and small structures; laths, tent pegs, besom brooms, hay rakes and more. They run courses in woodland skills and attend shows. Find out more on their website which also has a Good Advice section and useful links to other craftspeople and organizations. They featured on Radio 4's Woman's Hour (20 April 2011) talking about the role of women in coppicing and woodland work.
Split Hazel Hurdle by Brian Williamson © Jean Williamson