“Tootles the Taxi, in mint condition (no spine, missing page 3)” Ok, I made that one up. But bookselling is now no longer the province only of the professional. Now that books are bought and freely sold on the internet,…

The dates of the next Martin Aitchison exhibition – this summer – have been published. His website states: “The next exhibition of Martin Aitchison Ladybird artwork will place between July 2008, between 1st – 27th inclusive, at Newby Hall in…

Someone has contacted me, trying to find a book. The only lines they recall are: “Porridge piping hot with cream on, How they loved it, weren’t they glad” This person believed that these lines came from Piggly Plays Truant –…

On my website I’ve added quite a few new bits recently, so here’s a summary. John Murray, son of the writer of The Impatient Horse sent me some background to the writing of the story – which has become perhaps…

What a beautiful sight! These are two pieces of original Ladybird artwork which I acquired recently. I’ve picked up lots of different pieces over the years, but none has ever quite hit the Ladybird spot the way these two do….

The fine weather cometh and what does that mean? Car boot sale season is upon us again. Last year was a bit of a wash out – too much rain, too many muddy fields, too few boot sales so I’ve…

Ladybird nostaligia – variations on a theme. Hope you enjoy it:

Martin Aitchison has just released another 9 pieces of original 1970s Peter and Jane artwork for sale on his website. You can see them here: www.MartinAtichison.co.ukThere are some really great one there. Also I have made a small clip about…