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PRESS STATEMENT FROM HIS MAJESTY, KING CHRISTIAN II OF THE KINGDOM OF SIMERICA AND THE SULANESE ISLANDS.

My dear subjects of the United Kingdom of Simerica and the Sulanese Islands,

Today marks a bittersweet moment for our nation. With a heavy heart, I accept the responsibility of becoming the King of our great nation after the untimely passing of my father, King James II. I pray that his soul rests in peace.

I want to acknowledge the immense sacrifices and contributions my mother, Queen Yasmine, has made to the well-being of our nation. She has been a pillar of strength and guidance to both me and my father as well as my sisters and younger brother Jeremiah. Her unwavering love and support have helped us overcome many challenges, and I want to express my heartfelt thanks to her.

As I take on this monumental responsibility, I want to assure you, my fellow citizens, that I am committed to making our nation even greater. Though I am only 19 years old, I will work tirelessly to ensure that our country continues to grow and prosper under my leadership.

In the event of my unforeseen death or absence, I have named my uncle, Jay, as the heir to the throne. I trust that he will carry forward the legacy of our family and lead our nation with the same passion and dedication that my father and his father have exhibited.

As we navigate through these difficult times, I urge you all to stand together as one to build a better future for our country. I am confident that, with the support of my people, we will overcome any challenges that lie ahead.

Thank you, and God bless the United Kingdom of Simerica and the Sulanese Islands. 😖😭 🇯🇲

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Anthony Fineran (B 1981), Liam Whittington Fried, 2023

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Title: Whittington | Author: Alan Armstrong | Publisher: Yearling (2006)

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Wood Engraving Wednesday

PETER HOLLAND

This engraving of Magnolias by English artist Peter Holland (1915-2004), printed from the original block, is from 2020 Vision: Nineteen Wood Engravers, One Collector, and the Artists Who Inspired Them, compiled and introduced by collector Nigel Hamway, edited by English wood engraver Peter Lawrence, and printed in 2020 by Patrick Randle’s Nomad Letterpress at the Whittington Press in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, in an edition of 340 copies for the 100th anniversary of the Society of Wood Engravers. 

Holland himself never exhibited or sold a wood engraving in his life. He was an architect by profession who worked for the Ministry of Works. He taught himself wood engraving in his spare time, producing over 80 finely executed, closely observed images, mainly of the natural world. He was deeply inspired by his friendships with master engravers John Farleigh and Monica Poole. Holland was also the father of the editor of 2020 Vision Nigel Hamway's oldest friend, and inspired Hamway to begin his collection of wood engravings. Hamway included this print in the book as an homage to his mentor and because it is Holland's own homage to the work of Farleigh and Poole. Peter Holland's son Paul writes:

My father continued to engrave until late in his life and loved going to the shop of T N Lawrence in Bleeding Heart Yard to buy blocks. He was a prolific sketcher and sought inspiration for his engravings from his drawings, as well as the cottage and its beautiful garden where he and his wife Mavis lived for over fifty years.

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Belcher School of Dancing, Los Angeles, 1929 | Dick Whittington Studio

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Ronshende Whittington

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GREASE: RISE OF THE PINK LADIES, 1.05 — "Sloppy Seconds Ain't My Style"

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⚠️Vote for whomever YOU DO NOT KNOW⚠️‼️

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Amber Whittington by Erik Carter

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Official update from Whittington Palace about His Majesty, King James II.

Palace statement, 10:30am

“The King died peacefully at his home in Simayca, Sulani last night. The King, Christian II will remain in Simayca this evening and will return to Willow Creek tomorrow.”

Jan, 24, 2024

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Anthony Fineran (B 1981), Whittington Judy Cast, 2023

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Wood Engraving Wednesday

SARAH VAN NIEKERK

English artist Sarah Van Niekerk (1934 - 2018) was an award-winning Illustrator and wood engraver, a member of the Society of Wood Engravers (SWE), and the Society's chair, 1995-1998. This print, Rams, was printed from the original block in 2020 Vision: Nineteen Wood Engravers, One Collector, and the Artists Who Inspired Them, printed in 2020 by Patrick Randle’s Nomad Letterpress at the Whittington Press in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, in an edition of 340 copies for the 100th anniversary of the Society of Wood Engravers. Unfortunately, Van Niekerk died during the planning of the book and her daughter Jess wrote the text for mother's entry and helped select the block to be printed.

Sarah Van Niekerk attended the Central School of Arts and Crafts (1951-1954) where she studied with wood engraver and sculptor Gertrude Hermes who greatly influenced her work. She continued her education at the Slade School (1955-1956) and much later taught wood engraving at the Royal Academy of Art (1976-1986) and the City and Guilds Art School (1979-1998), and for many years was a tutor at West Dean College. Besides being a member of SWE, she was also a Fellow of the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers and a Royal West of England Academician.

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University of California, Los Angeles, 1932 | Dick Whittington Studio

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Birthday wishes for Gen

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Whittington Tea does coffee too :-) On the Thames River