by Andrew Gill | Sep 3, 2021 | Gallery, I didn’t expect that!, Places, Sport, The Man on the Clapham Omnibus
This photograph of Deep Ghyll in the Lake District was taken in the late Victorian period. When we compare the specialist clothing and safety equipment used by climbers today, with this lady’s long, heavy dress and rope, we can only admire her courage and... 
by Andrew Gill | Aug 13, 2021 | Gallery, Places, The Man on the Clapham Omnibus
“Not the most interesting photograph” I hear you say. I would agree but it’s worthy of a place in our gallery because of the uniqueness of this shop in Grasmere. It is selling just one product …. gingerbread. The business was started in 1854 by... 
by Andrew Gill | Aug 10, 2021 | Gallery, Places, The Man on the Clapham Omnibus, Transport
We Brits enjoy an excursion when on holiday, usually a coach trip to local places of interest. It was no different for Victorians, although the vast majority could only afford to be part of the mass migration to hotspot seaside resorts such as Blackpool. These... 
by Andrew Gill | Jul 28, 2021 | Gallery, Sport, The Man on the Clapham Omnibus
You have to admire the guts and determination of climbers of any generation but Victorians did it without special clothing or equipment. They were amateurs who relied solely on friends, ropes and, of course, a trusty pipe! Many of them must have had serious accidents... 