#alexander archdale

[mariocki]

House Of Darkness (1948)

"The only reason you're in favour of my taking a holiday is so that you can play the master while I'm away!"

"I can assure you, I'm much more interested in playing the piano."

[mostly-history]

Wrens en route to Singapore (1941).  The Duchess of Kent (Commandant of the WRNS) and Albert Victor Alexander (First Lord of the Admiralty) are shown visiting the party of Wrens who have been selected for service in Singapore:

HRH The Duchess of Kent [centre] and Mr. A. V. Alexander [right] with WRNS officers.

The white tropical uniform that the Wrens will wear in Singapore.

The Duchess of Kent with Mr. A. V. Alexander and the Director of the WRNS, Mrs. V. Laughton Matthew, talking to Wrens selected for service abroad.

The Duchess of Kent talking to the Wrens.

The Duchess of Kent and Mr. A. V. Alexander chatting during their visit to the WRNS.  On Alexander's left is Second Officer H. E. Archdale, who is in charge of the party of Wrens.

The Wrens in their tropical uniform.

Second Officer H. E. Archdale has a word with the Wrens.

Second Officer H. E. Archdale, known as Betty Archdale, in charge of the Wrens who will serve in Singapore. Archdale was a well-known sportswoman before the war, and captained the English Ladies' Cricket Team that toured New Zealand and Australia during the winter of 1934 – 1935.

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Parsons Green Art Festival

Ad Lib Gallery would love you to join us at the #ParsonsGreenArtFestival featuring over 50 awesome #artists from UK & Europe, and numerous art workshops throughout February. We're open daily from 10.30am until 6pm (5pm Sat & Sun), and we're open late on all other Thursdays through February. Parsons Green Art Festival Monday, 3 February - Thursday, 27 February Ad Lib Gallery 725 Fulham Road Fulham, London SW6 - 3 minutes walk from Parsons Green tube station. 07932559361 info@adlib-events.com https://www.adlib-events.com/ https://www.instagram.com/dylanadlibevents/ https://www.facebook.com/adlibartmusicevents/ Art Workshops For the duration of the festival we have a number of artists hosting unique workshops for people of all abilities; so whether it’s sculpture, ceramics, painting, collage or more we have classes for you, with many especially designed for children. Some of the workshops on offer: * art-K Fulham, adult & child classes * Portrait sculpture with award winning sculptor Emma Elliott * Mindful painting with Victoria Obolensky * The art of collage with The Looking Glass Collective * Ceramics with Erika Albrecht * Create your own artwork, with Melody Travers FIND OUT MORE & BOOK TICKETS HERE Exhibiting Artists KM Gavaghan, Minna Mazzone, Koola Adams, Matt Mackman, Johnny Morant, Marina Borozna, Judith Watson, Giacomo Giannelli, Mada Vicassiau, Victoria Obolensky, Arthur Craig, Alanna Eakin, Agnieska Laskus, Jay Read, Barbara LT, Paul Taffs, Rosa Roberts, Janek Janikowski, Carolina Piteira, Beatriz Uva, Louisa Tebbutt, Eye Kona, Sena Shah, Richard Birch, Natalia Fundowicz, Richard Zarzi, Jane Bristowe, Troy Ruffels, David Horgan, Kym Haverson, Natasha Archdale, Emma Elliott, Tamsin Pearson, Margo Random, Mandana Khonsari, Simon Chinnery, Nick Jackson, Sandy Dooley, Tita Petita Chihuahua, Darren Azgard, Anita Swarup Alexander, Tim Motion, Vicky Kong, Melody Travers, Kerry Edwards, Emma Haines, MJ Forster. Designer scarves by Ennis More Ceramics by Vanessa Conyers Hand-painted leather bag charms by Boyarde Art House and others soon to be confirmed...

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Parsons Green Art Festival

Ad Lib Gallery would love you to join us at the #ParsonsGreenArtFestival featuring over 50 awesome #artists from UK & Europe, and numerous art workshops throughout February. Private View / Launch Party Thursday 6 February, 6pm-9pm DJ, drinks reception, meet the artists... Browse and buy original paintings, sculpture, photographs and prints. RSVP HERE If you can't make it this Thursday evening please come along another time, we're open daily from 10.30am until 6pm (5pm Sat & Sun), and we're open late on all other Thursdays through February. Parsons Green Art Festival Monday, 3 February 20201 - 0:30 Thursday, 27 February 2020 - 21:00 Ad Lib Gallery 725 Fulham Road Fulham, London SW6 - 3 minutes walk from Parsons Green tube station. 07932559361 info@adlib-events.com https://www.adlib-events.com/ https://www.instagram.com/dylanadlibevents/ https://www.facebook.com/adlibartmusicevents/ Art Workshops For the duration of the festival we have a number of artists hosting unique workshops for people of all abilities; so whether it’s sculpture, ceramics, painting, collage or more we have classes for you, with many especially designed for children. Some of the workshops on offer: * art-K Fulham, adult & child classes * Portrait sculpture with award winning sculptor Emma Elliott * Mindful painting with Victoria Obolensky * The art of collage with The Looking Glass Collective * Ceramics with Erika Albrecht * Create your own artwork, with Melody Travers FIND OUT MORE & BOOK TICKETS HERE Exhibiting Artists KM Gavaghan, Minna Mazzone, Koola Adams, Matt Mackman, Johnny Morant, Marina Borozna, Judith Watson, Giacomo Giannelli, Mada Vicassiau, Victoria Obolensky, Arthur Craig, Alanna Eakin, Agnieska Laskus, Jay Read, Barbara LT, Paul Taffs, Rosa Roberts, Janek Janikowski, Carolina Piteira, Beatriz Uva, Louisa Tebbutt, Eye Kona, Sena Shah, Richard Birch, Natalia Fundowicz, Richard Zarzi, Jane Bristowe, Troy Ruffels, David Horgan, Kym Haverson, Natasha Archdale, Emma Elliott, Tamsin Pearson, Margo Random, Mandana Khonsari, Simon Chinnery, Nick Jackson, Sandy Dooley, Tita Petita Chihuahua, Darren Azgard, Anita Swarup Alexander, Tim Motion, Vicky Kong, Melody Travers, Kerry Edwards, Emma Haines, MJ Forster. Designer scarves by Ennis More Ceramics by Vanessa Conyers Hand-painted leather bag charms by Boyarde Art House and others soon to be confirmed...

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