#Website Design Stuart

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Brandon Cooper Design

Brandon Cooper Design provides marketing and creative services in Stuart, Palm City and across the Treasure Coast — helping small businesses get found, trusted and chosen through strategic branding, website design, content creation, local SEO and video storytelling.

Service Area (In Florida): Stuart, Palm City, Martin County, Port St. Lucie, Hobe Sound 33455, Jensen Beach 34957, Port Salerno 34997, Sewall’s Point 34996

Business Hours: Mon-Fri: 9AM — 5PM EST Payment Methods: Credit Cards, DCH Direct Deposit Contact Name: Brandon Cooper

Contact Info: Brandon Cooper Design Address: Stuart, FL 34996, USA Phone: +1 (772) 210–4318 Mail: hello@brandoncooper.com Website: https://www.brandoncooper.com

Find Online: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrandonCooperDesign

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[thunderberryz]

So, because I'm a bored adult child with waaaaaaaay too much time on her hands, I decided to go digging through the entire Youtube channel for the 4Kids Flashback podcast to see what TMNT 2003-related stuff I could find. Here are the fruits of my labor:

Podcast interviews with voice actors and other production staff (listed in episode order)

Veronica Taylor (April O'Neil)

Sam Riegel (Donatello, Dark Donatello)

Eric Stuart (Hamato Yoshi, Gennosuke)

Darren Dunstan (Splinter)

Matthew Drdek (writer)

Marc Thompson (Casey Jones)

Wayne Grayson (Michelangelo)

Mike Pollock (Garbageman, Kirby)

Greg Abbey (Raphael, Dark Raphael)

Lloyd Goldfine (Producer and showrunner)

Dan Green (The Professor, Mortu)

Russ Velazquez (writer/singer for the theme song)

Jonathan Todd Ross (Sid Jones)

Jason Griffith (Usagi)

Michael Sinterniklaas (Leonardo, Dark Leonardo, etc.)

Sue Shufro (Music editor)

Anthony "Tony" Haden Salerno (Nano, 87' Donatello)

Sebastian Arcelus (87' Raphael)

Stuart Zagnit (Dr. Dome)

Tara Sands (Angel, Tyler)

Rebecca Soler (Joi Reynard)

David Moo (Faraji Ngala)

Chuck Patton (director for Seasons 1 and 2)

Ron London (sound designer)

J David Brimmer (Zanramon, Dr Malignus, other minor characters)

Animated Shorts

Donatello short

Battle Nexus

Commercials

4Kids TV Website Promos

Season 4 Commercial

Lost Episodes Trailer

Lost Episodes Promo 1

Lost Episodes Promo 2

Final "Lost Episodes" Promo

Various Bumpers/Promos 1

Various Bumpers/Promos 2

"TV Diet" Promo

Fast Forward "Everyone's Talking Promo"

Head of State commercial

"Craziest Ever!"

"Hockey Lessons"

"Hand to Hand"

"Hologram"

CW Program Picker

Others

"Fight for the FoxBox" DVD promo

"We're the One to Watch" DVD promo

[skarloeyspa]

she peter my sam until my sir gets handeled unsolicited design decisions as usual below

Both Sir Handel and Peter Sam have 2 designs, one for MSR (left) and one for SR (right)

No canon height once again, but Stuart is intended to be taller than Falcon and both are intended to have grown taller

MSR:

The numbers are sewn onto Falcon and Stuart's lapels. I hc their MSR numbers as: Duke no.1, Smudger/Stanley no.2 (both were withdrawn at different times, so they share the same number), then Falcon and Stuart with the same numbers as SR

Falcon's nameplate is supposed to have the same bronze/gold colour as his number, but I realized it would just be impossible to read on the red, so I chose a more yellow colour lol

Falcon's clothes are a bit fancier than Stuart...or maybe it's better to say that Stuart's uniform is less formal than Falcon's. Coming out of the first world war aside, Falcon's builders were much more established than Stuart's, and Stuart's builders were better known for "off-the-shelf" standard designs

Background aside, Falcon is also just more pretentious than Stuart, so I think this suits them

Their hair designs are supposed to be a similar length...this becomes relevant when I explain their SR designs

Also the doodle of them in the middle are supposed to be them being sold off to the Sodor Aluminum Company! One of them has to appear brave after all<3

SR:

Both outfits were sourced from this particular article, this website also had a lot of info on historical fashion (i'm gonna be so upset if they turn out to be inaccurate)

First things first, yes Sir Handel is wearing his old nameplate as a dog tag. The colours have faded, and the paint is chipping...but some things you can't ever let go.

Sir Handel is supposed to be wearing a leather jacket but I can't render for shit. His look is heavily inspired by 50's greasers. At first I just thought huh Sir Handel would absolutely wear a leather jacket he's such an asshole.

But then I read this and...the original greaser subculture was started by working-class social outcasts, often WWII veterans, who felt estranged and unable to fit in with post-war culture in the 40s. Youth in the 50s who felt frustration at various types of social ostracism also adopted a similar culture as a form of rebellion.

In comes Sir Handel...freshly traumatized from almost being scraped at Peel Godred, still trying to process his grief over losing Duke and the MSR, and now being bought for cheap to work on what seemed like an even cheaper railway with cattle cars as coaches...combined with his personality, there isn't a world where he would sit quietly and just take what was being handed to him.

Peter Sam, on the other hand, took the change much better than Sir Handel. His outfit is a combination of casual and preppy: casual because of his personality, and preppy because I think he just would.

So hair length! Both grew out their bangs, but Peter Sam kept the rest of his hair short, and Sir Handel grew his hair out (not too much though). In a sense, they'd grown apart since being bought by the SR, and dwelling on the past is often a bad thing. For Peter Sam, having shorter hair means easier maintenance, which means better for work. For Sir Handel, he doesn't want to lose what he has remaining from the MSR, and it's a part of his rebellion.

I also HC the time of their purchase to be the height of the SR's loosening of regulations, thus the lack of formal clothing. Maybe one day I'll design official suits/uniforms for the SR engines who knows.

hoo that was a long one. if you made it this far thanks for the interest in my designs! now we wait another 2 months (maybe 4...) for me to finish the rest of the SR

[berrypass-nonmurdle]

Ahhh yes my tawog ocs.

Before I started writing Murdle, I had a long-running TAWOG continuation fanfic, and in one storyline everyone at Elmore Junior High had to be temporarily moved to Oswald University college while the school was in disrepair.

In order: Guidance counselor Chantay Guillemot, English teacher Chelsea Rienna Balwidge, biology teacher Jeremy Ligans, principal Stuart Trendling, and coach Lorenzo Wilson (Harold's brother)

Guillemot, Balwidge, and Trendling were made in the tawog character creator on the cartoon network website, Ligans was designed by Fletch, and Lorenzo is mine lol

I might repost my TAWOG series someday, it has three complete seasons. whaddaya think?

[elcomfortador]

Sex and the City Meets an Effeminate Heterosexual

“Evolution” (August 19, 1999)

If you came of age in the late 90s or early 2000s, you live in a world informed by Sex and the City — whether you realize it or not. It’s probably one of the most influential TV shows to air during our lifetimes, and so it’s more than time that we look at one of its many LGBTQ-themed episodes. Joining us to discuss Carrie, Samantha, Miranda and Charlotte is returning guest Gwynedd Stuart, who has big feelings about why this show matters.

Listen to Gwynedd’s previous episode about Soap.

Most of Drew’s background on how SATC ended up at HBO comes from this Vulture article. And here is the 1991 New York Times article about Woody Allen and Mia Farrow waving at each other from across Central Park.

Listen to Drew discussing Bowser, King of the Koopa, on the Retronauts podcast.

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[yennefre]

i was tagged by @thanekrios and @camelliagwerm hehe thank you!!!!

idk who else to tag IM SORRY i dont know who else can read on this website

the last book i read: i finished the last murder at the end of the world by stuart turton earlier today

a book i recommend: if you wake me up in the middle of the night and ask me this i will shout "murderbot" before you finish your question. so all systems red by martha wells

a book that i couldn’t put down: any book from the saint of steel series by t. kingfisher

a book i’ve read twice (or more): the witcher short stories many many times

a book on my tbr: i had a master of djinn by p. djèlí clark on my kindle for so long that it finally got published in poland so i bought it again and it's on both my shelf and kindle and still waiting

a book i’ve put down: the ballad of songbirds and snakes was the only one i truly dnfed in the last few years

a book on my wishlist: emily wilde's encyclopaedia of faeries by heather fawcett - i read it already but it's gonna be published in poland soon so i'm eyeing it for my shelf because i enjoyed it a lot!

a favorite book from childhood: i honestly can't remember 😭 but when i was about 7 i was obsessed with martine series by gilbert delahaye and collected all the books!

a book you would give to a friend: a psalm for the wild-built by becky chambers

a book of poetry or lyrics you own: agnieszki osieckiej i jeremiego przybory listy na wyczerpanym papierze is the only one that fits this category i think

a non-fiction book you own: i'm glad my mom died by jennette mccurdy

what are you currently reading: i still have divergent mind: thriving in a world that wasn't designed for you unfinished

what are you planning on reading next: either how to solve your own murder by kristen perrin or the honey witch by sydney j. shields - i haven't decided yet!

[docrotten]

DOLLS (1987) – Episode 239 – Decades Of Horror 1980s

“Oh, my god. The girl was right. The little people, they’re f***ing dolls!” A society where men are incidental? Hmm. Humans could learn from cockroaches. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, Crystal Cleveland, and Jeff Mohr along with guest host effects artist Ralph Miller III – as they brave the phobia of many-a-folk in Stuart Gordon’s Dolls (1987).

Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 239 – Dolls (1987)

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Decades of Horror 1980s is partnering with the WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL (https://wickedhorrortv.com/) which now includes video episodes of 1980s and is available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, and its online website across all OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop.

Five adults and a child are stranded in a storm and spend the night in the mansion of an elderly couple who are dollmakers. The little girl realizes they take wicked humans, miniaturize them, and turn them into dolls.

  Director: Stuart Gordon

Writer: Ed Naha

Cinematographer: Mac Ahlberg (director of photography)

Special Effects by: MMI (Mechanical and Makeup Imageries)

Special effects makeup designer & supervisor: John Carl Buechler

Chief makeup artist / Location Supervisor: Gabriel Bartalos

Special effects makeup assistants: Gino Crognale, Mitch Devane, William Forsche (as Bill Forsche), Ralph Miller III, Bryan Moore, John Vulich

Bear Fabricator: Helen Kinsey

Doll effects & stop motion effects: David Allen

Doll effects: John Brunner (as John K. Brunner), Vivian Brunner, Giancarlo Del Brocco

Selected Cast:

Ian Patrick Williams as David Bower

Carolyn Purdy-Gordon as Rosemary Bower

Carrie Lorraine as Judy Bower

Guy Rolfe as Gabriel Hartwicke

Hilary Mason as Hilary Hartwicke

Bunty Bailey as Isabel Prange

Cassie Stuart as Enid

Stephen Lee as Ralph Morris

The Grue-Crew and guest host effects artist Ralph Miller III (who worked on the film’s effects under the supervision of John Carl Buechler), take a look at the often overlooked Stuart Gordon film Dolls (1987). The film is produced by Brian Yuzna and Charles Band for Band’s Empire Pictures, and, wheeee, is this film a lot of fun! “They Walk. They Talk. They Kill.” And, the more the Dolls do so, the more entertaining it becomes. John Carl Buechler handles the special makeup effects and David Allen takes care of the stop-motion animation duties. If you haven’t seen this, isn’t the pic with the doll holding its own bloody eyeballs enough to entice you?

At the time of this writing, Dolls is available for streaming from Tubi, Pluto TV, Shudder, AMC+, and Amazon Prime. It is also available on physical media in Blu-ray as part of the 5-disc Arrow Video collection, “Enter the Video Store: Empire of Screams Collector’s Set,” along with The Dungeonmaster (1984), Cellar Dweller (1987), Robot Jox (1989), and Arena (1989).

Every two weeks, Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1980s podcast will cover another horror film from the 1980s. The next episode’s film, chosen by Chad, will be Luther the Geek (1989). Well, it’s a movie.

Please let them know how they’re doing! They want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans – so leave them a message or comment on the Gruesome Magazine Youtube channel, on the Gruesome Magazine website, or email the Decades of Horror 1980s podcast hosts at feedback@gruesomemagazine.com.

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[qnewsau]

The first Deaf Queer Festival celebrates our LGBTQIA+ deaf community

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The first Deaf Queer Festival celebrates our LGBTQIA+ deaf community

Through art, identity, language, culture and pride, the first Deaf Queer Festival brings together our Deaf LGBTQIA+ community.

For Stuart Anderson, the idea for the Deaf Queer Festival had been brewing for some time.

A way to empower and celebrate, creating a platform where deaf queer individuals could express themselves.

Connecting the deaf queer community and amplifying their voices.

“As a proud deaf gay man, I’ve long recognised the need for more spaces where deaf LGBTQIA+ people could come together,”

“A way that we can feel seen and heard in our language and celebrated,” he told QNews,

“While there have been some deaf queer events here and there across Australia,”

“We’ve never had a major festival dedicated entirely to this community.

“One that brings together art, identity, language, culture, and pride.

“So, in early 2024, I rallied a small group of deaf volunteers across Victoria and interstate who shared the same vision.

“Together, we shaped this into what is now Australia’s first-ever Deaf Queer Festival.

“A weekend packed with accessible celebration, expression, and empowerment for our community.”

Accessibility doesn’t happen by accident.

“We’ve designed the event so that deaf queer folks are centred and can fully participate without barriers,” Stuart said,

“Whether that’s through Auslan, visual storytelling, or accessible workshops and performances.”

“Hearing and/or non-queer allies who come with open minds and hearts are not just welcome, they’re part of the bigger picture.

“We want this festival to be a learning space too.

“Helping others understand deaf culture, queer identity, and the intersections in between.

“Accessibility doesn’t happen by accident.

“It takes planning, budgeting, consultation, and a genuine commitment to inclusion.”

For the Deaf Queer Festival, the team have had to think deeply about what that means.

Every event has Auslan interpreters or is delivered by Deaf presenters in Auslan.

When thinking about lighting, seating arrangements, and screen projections, visual sightlines are the priority.

The team created visual materials, announcements, and social media that are deaf-friendly.

Designed a website, signage, and printed materials that are inclusive of different languages and literacy levels

Have worked hard to provide a safe spaces where deaf queer people feel affirmed in both their identity and communication needs.

And have collaborated with deaf artists, performers, and creatives to lead the way.

“Accessibility isn’t an afterthought,” Stuart said,

“It’s embedded in the heart of everything we’re doing.”

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It’s a packed program.

Over three days, the Deaf Queer Festival hosts an array of activities, talks, workshops and so much more.

Highlights of the program include Deafies in Drag, flying from the US for their first-ever performance in Australia.

“They’re hilarious, political, and unapologetically deaf and queer,” Stuart said.

There is also an Auslan Tours of the Victorian Pride Centre guided by deaf tour leaders.

Sharing the history of the Pride Centre from a deaf perspective.

Workshops will covering topics like Deaf Queer identity, self-expression through performance, and the power of storytelling.

Panel talks and open forums give opportunities for community conversations and a space to share lived experiences.

Saturday hosts a creative celebration of self through costume, dance, and performance with the Mask Night.

And Sunday will host a Family BBQ & Deaf Market, featuring stalls from Deaf queer creatives, services, and community organisations.

“We’ve built the program to celebrate who we are,” Stuart said,

“But also to educate, entertain, and build stronger community connections.”

The Deaf Queer Festival runs from 2nd to the 4th of  May at the Victorian Pride Centre.

Check out the full program and further details here.

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For the latest LGBTIQA+ Sister Girl and Brother Boy news, entertainment, community stories in Australia, visit qnews.com.au. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

[danaairconditioning]

Expert AC Repair in Stuart, FL – Dana’s Air Conditioning

Living in Stuart, Florida,Ac Repair Stuart you’re no stranger to the hot and humid climate that defines the area.A properly functioning air conditioning system is essential to staying comfortable year-round, and when things go wrong, finding a reliable AC repair service becomes a top priority. At Dana’s Air Conditioning, we specialize in offering professional AC repair services to the Stuart community, ensuring your cooling system runs efficiently and effectively.

Why Choose Dana’s Air Conditioning for AC Repair in Stuart?

At Dana’s Air Conditioning, we understand how disruptive an AC breakdown can be, especially during Florida’s hot summer months. We offer fast, reliable AC repair services, aiming to restore your system to peak performance quickly. Here’s why we’re a trusted name for AC repair in Stuart:

Experienced Technicians: Our team of certified and skilled technicians has years of experience working with a wide range of AC brands and models. They’re trained to diagnose problems quickly and offer long-lasting repair solutions.

Prompt Response: When your AC system fails, you can’t afford to wait. That’s why we prioritize rapid response times, providing same-day service in most cases. Your comfort is our priority.

Comprehensive Services: Whether it’s a minor issue like refrigerant leaks, thermostat problems, or a major compressor failure, we’ve got you covered. Our team provides comprehensive AC repair services, including system diagnostics, part replacements, and maintenance to prevent future problems.

Affordable Pricing: At Dana’s Air Conditioning, we believe in transparent, upfront pricing with no hidden fees. You’ll know exactly what the repair costs will be before we begin work.

Customer Satisfaction: Our commitment to customer satisfaction sets us apart. We take pride in delivering top-quality service and ensuring that every client is satisfied with our work.

Common AC Problems We Fix

Refrigerant Leaks

Clogged or Dirty Air Filters

Frozen Evaporator Coils

Malfunctioning Thermostats

Faulty Compressors

Strange Noises or Odors

Weak Airflow or Uneven Cooling

If you notice any of these issues or your AC system isn’t performing as it should, don’t wait—call Dana’s Air Conditioning for prompt AC repair in Stuart. Our team will assess the problem, provide an accurate diagnosis, and get your system running smoothly again in no time.

Regular Maintenance for Long-Term Efficiency

To avoid unexpected breakdowns and extend the lifespan of your air conditioning system, regular maintenance is key. At Dana’s Air Conditioning, we also offer preventative maintenance plans that keep your system in top shape, helping you avoid costly repairs down the road.

Contact Dana’s Air Conditioning Today

Don’t let a broken AC system disrupt your comfort.Ac Repair Stuart  For expert AC repair services in Stuart, FL, contact Dana’s Air Conditioning today. Visit our website Dana’s Air Conditioning or call us to schedule a service. Trust the experts at Dana’s Air Conditioning to keep your home cool and comfortable all year long!

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[elcomfortador]

A Queer History of SNL, Part One

Welcome to a new season of Gayest Episode Ever. It will be a Saturday Night Live-centric season. Among the regular, sitcom-focused episodes, we will be doing periodic deep dives into the LGBTQ-focused sketches that ran on the show during its various eras. 

To kick it off (and to kick off the new season), we are starting with a two-part look at the various queer-adjacent recurring sketches from SNL. This first episode covers the launch of the show until the mid-90s, and next week’s episode will get us through the current era. Enjoy? Maybe? It’s a lot to take in, honestly, but we swear it’s worth discussion.

Here are this episode’s sketches:

Anita Bryant (s5e16 — Burt Reynolds, April 12, 1980)

Dion (s9e8 — Flip Wilson, December 10, 1983)

Nancy Reagan (s11e2 — John Lithgow, November 16, 1985)

Coffee Talk  (s16e13 — Roseanne Barr & Tom Arnold, February 2, 1989)

It’s Pat (s17e3 — Kirstie Alley, October 12, 1991)

Lyle the Effeminate Heterosexual (s17e16 — Mary Stuart Masterson, March 21, 1992)

Mickey the Dyke (s22e8 — Martin Short, December 7, 1996)

Ambiguously Gay Duo (s23e20 — David Duchovny, May 9, 1998)

Jeffrey’s (s26e12 — Sean Hayes, February 2, 2001)

Mango (s27e9 — Ellen DeGeneres, December 15, 2001)

You can watch the sketches on Patreon. You can see Drew’s master list of LGBTQ-focused SNL sketches here.

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[stuartspaintandbody]

Stuart's Paint & Body

Stuart's Paint & Body, founded in 1980 by Stuart during his senior year in high school, has grown into a premier collision repair service in the DFW area. Stuart's journey began as an apprentice at Larry Loftis Paint & Body in Plano, Texas, before opening his first garage in east Plano as a sole employee in 1983. With nearly four decades in business, the company has earned certifications from Porsche, Maserati, and Subaru, as well as an A+ rating from the BBB. The team is I-CAR Platinum and ASE Certified, ensuring top-quality service for every client.

Stuart's Paint & Body offers a comprehensive range of services, including full-service collision repair for unibody frames, full frames, structural and aluminum repairs. They also provide paintless dent repair for minor damages and hail damage, as well as restoration services for challenging projects. The company takes pride in its in-house, custom cut paint protection film (PPF) services, performed in a designated clean room, and multi-step paint correction services to restore paint to near-factory finish.

The company's reputation for excellence has earned them numerous referrals, particularly for high-end clients with luxury vehicles. Stuart's commitment to treating each client and their vehicle with the utmost care and integrity has solidified their position as a trusted name in the industry. They consistently prioritize maintaining the highest standards of work and take pride in providing the right place for every job to be done correctly.

For those passionate about collision repair and auto painting, Stuart's Paint & Body offers career opportunities in an environment that values personal and professional growth. The company welcomes new team members to join their family and start a career in expert collision repair services.

Located at 4420 Tradition Trail Ste 100, Plano, TX 75093, Stuart's Paint & Body can be reached via email at cali@stuartspnb.com or by phone at (214) 221-6999. A contact form is available on their website, and detailing services are offered by appointment only.

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[editorialistcom]

Top 6+ Designer Shoe Brands

Shoes are an essential part of any outfit, and they can make a big statement about your personal style. If you're looking for designer shoes that are both stylish and high-quality, Editorialist.com is a great place to shop.

Editorialist is an online retailer that specializes in luxury fashion. They carry a wide selection of designer shoes from top brands like Gucci, Valentino, and Saint Laurent. Whether you're looking for a pair of classic pumps, trendy sneakers, or statement-making boots, you're sure to find something you love at Editorialist.com.

When it comes to designer shoes, the world of fashion offers an array of luxurious options. Whether you’re a seasoned shoe aficionado or just dipping your toes into high-end footwear, these brands are worth exploring:

Bottega Veneta: Known for its signature intrecciato weave and impeccable craftsmanship, Bottega Veneta’s footwear gained prominence under creative director Daniel Lee. From padded Lido sandals to candy-colored Stretch sandals, their designs are instant hits.

Stuart Weitzman: A household name for contemporary shoes, Stuart Weitzman creates styles that every woman desires. Their collection spans elegant heels, chic boots, and versatile flats.

Aquazzura: This Italian brand combines elegance with comfort. Aquazzura’s shoes feature intricate details, playful colors, and flattering silhouettes.

Gianvito Rossi: Classic and refined, Gianvito Rossi’s heels and boots are timeless investments. Their craftsmanship ensures both style and comfort.

Amina Muaddi: The go-to for party heels, Amina Muaddi’s designs are adorned with embellishments and unique shapes. Perfect for making a statement.

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Here are a few of the reasons why you should shop for designer shoes at Editorialist.com:

Wide selection: Editorialist carries a wide selection of designer shoes from a variety of brands. This means that you're sure to find something that fits your style and budget.

High-quality: Editorialist only sells high-quality designer shoes that are made from the finest materials. This means that your shoes will look and feel great for years to come.

Great prices: Editorialist often has sales and discounts on designer shoes. This means that you can save money on your favorite brands.

Easy to shop: Editorialist's website is easy to use and navigate. You can browse by brand, style, or price to find the perfect shoes for you.

Excellent customer service: Editorialist has excellent customer service. If you have any questions or concerns, their customer service team is always happy to help.

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[cromwellrex2]

The Humble Petition And Advice: ‘With ermine clad and purple, let him hold, A royal sceptre, made of Spanish gold,’

Cromwell is Offered the English Crown

Cromwell Resolving to Refuse the Crown by Charles Lucy (1858). Source: Media Storehouse website

THE SECOND Protectorate Parliament assembled following an election in August 1656, and was not a pleasing sight to Oliver Cromwell. The Lord Protector, in his wish to be seen to be above the electoral fray had perhaps not made it clear to his military governors, the Major-Generals, that part of their role was to ensure that the reluctantly-summoned Parliament was to be as amenable to Cromwell’s rule as possible. In the event, to his horror, Cromwell saw a collection of MPs who consisted of Radicals, Independents, Presbyterians and Protectorate-sceptics that Cromwell anticipated would be a thorn in his side. He was furious and if the Second Protectorate Parliament did indeed presage the end of the rule of the Major-Generals, Cromwell’s own profound disappointment at his agents’ apparent willingness to allow free and fair elections in their counties, probably had as much to do with their demise as did the new Parliament’s antipathy to their rule. This antipathy had been raised to boiling point by a belated and ham-fisted attempt by the Major-Generals to exclude overtly oppositionist MPs from taking their seats - most of whom only found out they were excluded when soldiers barred them from taking their places in the House on the first day of the Parliament.

In the event, the September 1656 Parliament proved far less troublesome to Cromwell than the Lord Protector feared: in fact, its climactic action was ultimately to offer to make the Huntingdon squire King Oliver I.

The Parliament’s initial actions were in fact very much to Cromwell’s liking: the funds to continue the war with Spain were voted through with little if any opposition; the right of the Stuarts to the throne of England was annulled (which given the Scottish and Irish representation in the new Westminster Commons effectively removed the Royal Family from its right to rule in all three Kingdoms), and it established a devolved justice system, setting up a national court of equity in York. However a number of events came together in late 1656 to push the Commonwealth into a place of constitutional uncertainty. The first of these was the case of James Nayler, a messianic Quaker, who began to proclaim himself a reincarnation of Jesus Christ. He attracted a considerable following and his antics, including entering Bristol on a donkey with female devotees spreading his path with palm leaves was, understandably, considered entirely blasphemous by respectable society. The Parliament took it upon itself to prosecute Nayler and to enact a particularly cruel and visceral punishment on him (he was pilloried, branded, his tongue bored and he was whipped through the streets) with no authorisation sought from the Lord Protector or the Council of State. Cromwell himself, who was neither sectarian nor instinctively cruel, recoiled at the judgement and worried at the reaction of the Quakers, then a radical and growing religious movement, who might view Nayler's fate as a betrayal of the Commonwealth's much-vaunted religious toleration. Perhaps more importantly however, Cromwell queried where Parliament derived its authority to become directly involved in judicial decisions on blasphemy.

The next event took place on the same day as the vote on funds for the continuance of the Spanish war. The Major-General John Desborough attempted to secure a continuation of the Decimation Tax, the controversial levy on property-owning former Royalists designed to fund local militias accountable to the Major-Generals. This deeply unpopular measure was defeated on its second reading in January 1657 which effectively ended the means by which the Major-Generals could enforce their will in the counties. With Cromwell’s own loss of confidence in his military governors, the Major-Generals became increasingly redundant and their slow demise raised the issue of where the power of government now lay - was it with Parliament, the Council of State or in the person of the Lord Protector himself?

The final occurrence was an increased awareness of the vulnerability of Cromwell himself to Royalist or Radical assassination plots and, given the fragile constitutional legitimacy of his position, to the stability of the Commonwealth itself. Anti-Commonwealth sentiment threw up strange bedfellows and Colonel Edward Sexby, a New Model Agitator, previously active at the Putney Debates, worked with the Royalist die-hards of the Sealed Knot to attempt three separate assassinations of Cromwell. Although Thurloe uncovered each of them in time, they were sufficiently well planned for both Cromwell’s allies and Parliament to be unnerved at the prospect of the anarchy that would ensue should the Lord Protector be killed with no arrangements for his succession - both constitutional and personal - agreed.

The result was perhaps inevitable. The Instrument of Government, despite its promise, had never been allowed to operate as a fully established republican constitution. It is perhaps no surprise that men and women therefore turned to the settlement the country had known, albeit imperfectly for centuries, and calls arose more loudly and insistently for a new monarchy to be established, and for Oliver Cromwell to be made king. On 23rd February 1657, Parliament was presented with a petition entitled the Humble Petition and Advice, a means by which a non-Stuart monarchy could be restored and for King Oliver to be its first occupant. Many of Cromwell’s supporters, including both Lambert and Harrison, were appalled at the prospect of all they had fought for being overturned by the very man they had followed from Marston Moor to Worcester, and the Humble Petition was furiously debated. Ultimately however, the petition forced into open discussion the political ambiguity of the Commonwealth and the need for a constitutional settlement that would be acceptable to the majority of the population for most of the time. From the perspective of the Humble Petition’s advocates, their desired outcome was a constitutional monarch, a non-aristocratic second chamber and, preferably a Presbyterian English Church with an end to religious toleration. On the issue of a second chamber there was broad agreement across all parties and it was agreed that an upper house of seventy members, nominated by the Lord Protector, should be established. The question of the kingship however was much more problematic.

Ultimately, the matter came down to Cromwell’s own conscience and what he believed to be God’s will. On 25th March, Parliament voted to offer the crown to Cromwell. There then followed five weeks of uncertainty while Cromwell himself weighed up the pros and cons of the stark choice before him. On one hand, his own experience and intelligence told him the Commonwealth could not limp on with compromised or uncertain legitimacy, but on the other he feared the consequences of effectively reversing the Parliamentarian advances over seventeen years of war and contested peace. His hand was perhaps forced by a chance meeting in St James’ Park with Desborough and Lambert on 6th May. His two old comrades told Cromwell they could not support him assuming the role of monarch and would resign their commissions rather than serve their general as king. This seemed to be enough. Two days later Cromwell informed Parliament ‘I cannot undertake this Government with that title of king. And that’s my answer to this great and weighty business.’

Cromwell, ever God’s Englishman, had turned his back on the greatest prize. The Commonwealth lived on, but in what form was not clear, as both proponents and opponents of the Humble Petition took stock.

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What Becomes…

When you move somewhere, is the onus on you to adapt or others?and what becomes of us, over time over all these changing landscapes? 

What Becomes… is a new multidisciplinary exhibition by Xavier de Sousa that explores and exposes processes of adaptation that us migrants go through when moving to a new place, to a new community. 

Created in collaboration with members of the local Peterborough community, the project looks into how we change (in our souls, in our behaviour, in our language, in our bodies) as a result of co-existing in a new place, in a new culture. 

Blending pottery work, performance, writing and sound art, What Becomes… invites the audience to immerse themselves, experience and also contribute stories of adaptation processes. 

What Becomes…. is Xavier de Sousa’s first exhibition and continuing the collaboration with the communities of migrants and people seeking asylum based in Peterborough and Leeds, which started during their performance project REGNANT (2021). This new art experiment advances the collective-narrative approaches of that project and re-purposes all the clay work created for it, giving them new lives, in new contexts. 

6th - 29th of June Thursdays to Saturdays only Westgate Arcade, Queensgate Shopping Centre, 27 Westgate, Peterborough, PE1 1PY

Access information, including Easy Read Guides, can be found on the METAL Peterborough website here: https://metalculture.com/whats-on/what-becomes-by-xavier-de-sousa/

Credits: Created by Xavier de Sousa Sound work by Nicol Parkinson

With participation by Judita Gru, Madhu Manipatruni, Roshannak and Siamak Rezaei, and other members of the local migrant communities and people seeking asylum of Leeds and Peterborough.

Hosted by Xavier de Sousa, Sean Dendere, Jasmine Kelly-Gobuiwang & Fiona Cifaldi

Materials exhibited include art works, objects and designs created for REGNANT (2021) by Hannah Sibai, Lydia Tissier and Emmy Lahouel. Instalation tech and support by Stuart Payn

Produced by Lee Smith Strategic Producing by The Uncultured

Commissioned and hosted by METAL Peterborough, with support from East Street Arts Graphic design by Paper Rhino. Main pictures: stills from REGNANT: A short film by Sable Studio.

Special thank yous to Ruth Campbell, Jack Wilkin, Sarah Steenhorst, Daniel Pinheiro and Mark Richards.

Funded by Necessity Fund, Migrant Artists Projects CIC and using public funding by Arts Council England