Nexus of practice

Hey, I've just made a film here - don't miss it, including sound, and you can make one too.

The family 1896

Caws family 1896
Originally uploaded by litrate.

Here's the Caws family, with Byron the ships' pilot there. I imagine myself as seafaring even though I've hardly been near a boat in the past twenty years.

Pilot cutter Neptune

Neptune pilot cutter 2
Originally uploaded by litrate.

This saling boat was a pilot cutter belonging to my great grand father, Byron Caws and it worked in the Spithead, off Seaview, Isle of Wight. I don't mean to get family oriented but my brother keeps sending me these interesting photos. more to follow.

shed art

shed art
Originally uploaded by litrate.

A seven year old and father collected all sorts of stuff in the park, for a year, then recorded, classified the stuff and it’s all displayed in a garden shed. There are butterflies and frogs, used fireworks, coins, and much more. Then linked to the historical scientific origins of the 19th century park. Thesaurus Scienta, Lancastriae. More info here - DrKate would love this!

My Great grandfather Byron Jones Caws

Byron Jones Caws
Originally uploaded by litrate.

Seaview, Isle of Wight, I thought you would like to meet the relatives, from around the 1890s. The name Caws is a classic Isle of Wight surname - Urry is another one. Every Caws I have met has a link back to the Isle of Wight.

My Great grandmother, Eliza Jane Caws

Eliza Jane Caws
Originally uploaded by litrate.

Thought you would like to meet the relatives.