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Sir Ninian Marsh
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« on: July 27, 2009, 11:53:13 am » |
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Just wondered if anyone else is planning on attending this. http://www.askernspa.com/They are holding free costume workshops and people are encouraged to attend the gala in victorian attire! Her majesty will also be in attendance (that's Queen Victoria) Askern is between Pontefract and Doncaster. Should be fun  |
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« Last Edit: July 27, 2009, 11:57:50 am by Sir Ninian Marsh »
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SteamBlast Mary
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« Reply #1 on: July 28, 2009, 06:50:17 am » |
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Looks fantastic! A bit far to go for me, but if you're able to attend please take lots of photographs!
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Lady Isabella Harrington
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« Reply #2 on: August 23, 2009, 09:51:28 am » |
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We are attending Askern Spa. Hope the weather is ok as we have booked a room for the Saturday night so we don’t have to rush off.
Lady Isabella.
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ladyelsie
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« Reply #3 on: August 23, 2009, 08:55:19 pm » |
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Greetings, Sir Ninian and Lady Georgina,
Are you planing to attend this event? The Major and I have looked at the website but seams to be lacking in Details. Can you enlighten us as we may attend.
Yours Lady Elsie.
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« Reply #4 on: August 23, 2009, 09:35:08 pm » |
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cant attend as im in london then, do they do this event yearly
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Lady Isabella Harrington
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« Reply #5 on: August 23, 2009, 09:55:08 pm » |
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Hello Lady Elsie we know what you mean about the web site, very little information given. My husband and I were chatting to the Major at the WGW in April he told us about the Asylum and that we would fit in. He gave us a card so we could look at the web site. We have been booked for a while now and really looking forwards to it. He told us to drop him a line on Brassgoggles but you know how it is time just passes by and then its months down the line. Hope you do come to Askern as it would be nice to see the Major and your good self before Lincoln.
Yours truly Lady Isabella.
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« Reply #6 on: August 24, 2009, 11:14:01 am » |
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Dear All,
I do think that the Major and I will attend this event as it is near home and we are intrigued by this event. We know Ginni Newton and she is an excellent costumier so if she is involved it may be a good event.
So where and what time shall we meet then Ladies and Gentlemen.
Looking forward to meeting you Lady Isabella, Lady Georgina and Sir Ninian.
yours
Lady Elsie.
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« Reply #7 on: August 24, 2009, 05:41:34 pm » |
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I do wish I was close enough to attend...there is "spa" in that equation.
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Sir Ninian Marsh
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« Reply #8 on: August 24, 2009, 07:12:47 pm » |
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Yes, the website is rather lacking in information but myself and Lady Georgina will be attendingas it's less than hour away from us.There are no times that I could see but we shall aim to arrive between 1000-1030. If anyone can find a start time please let us know.We shall contact the VSS phone when we arrive so we can attempt to rendezvous if that is acceptable? We may even bring a picnic to make up for the Lincoln Steam Rally and try not to lock it in the boot of our car this time |
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ladyelsie
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« Reply #9 on: August 25, 2009, 12:21:34 am » |
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Sir Ninian, That is a capital idea. the vss phone will be on. if anyone else wishes to join us that will be grand. If the event is a Gala there should be a Tea tent or Beer tent. I am sure we can find that!!!
Looking forward to seeing you both again,
Lady Elsie.
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Lady Georgina Marsh
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« Reply #10 on: August 25, 2009, 08:28:13 pm » |
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Indeed, we shall certainly be there! There are actually a couple of photographers from Whitby who are keen to take photographs of us in our attire again too if people are interested in getting some quality shots (we got some amazing ones at Whitby!)?! It will be a pleasure to meet with you again Lady Elsie, and to see the Major again too! Indeed it will be a delight! Picnic hamper has been purchased... just hoping it arrives in time!  Now... what to wear!!?? As it's a Victorian gala, I will be going more Victorian and less steamy I feel would be appropriate.  |
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« Reply #11 on: August 25, 2009, 08:40:47 pm » |
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I hope the weather will be good for you all I will look forward to seeing some pictures |
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Lady Isabella Harrington
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« Reply #12 on: August 27, 2009, 02:42:34 pm » |
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Thank you for the message Lady Elsie. It will be nice to meet you and the Major at the gala, we have the number for the V.V.S phone.
My husband Lord Harrington is one of the photographers form Whitby that will be hoping to get some great shots at Askern and at the Asylum. Lady Georgina you have chatted to him by email several times. We are both looking forward to meeting you all in a couple of day’s time.
Yours truly,
Lady Isabella.
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Sir Ninian Marsh
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« Reply #13 on: August 27, 2009, 02:47:43 pm » |
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My husband Lord Harrington is one of the photographers form Whitby that will be hoping to get some great shots at Askern and at the Asylum. Lady Georgina you have chatted to him by email several times. We are both looking forward to meeting you all in a couple of day’s time.
Yours truly,
Lady Isabella.
My, it is a small world! Looking forward to meeting you both. Lets hope the weather stays fine for Saturday |
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« Reply #14 on: August 27, 2009, 05:15:13 pm » |
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I am new to this website, will be at Lincoln though, run costume business..it is on askern spa website victoriancostume.co.uk look forward to seeing people at lincoln
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ladyelsie
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« Reply #15 on: August 28, 2009, 02:26:45 pm » |
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Ladies and Gentlemen,
The Major and I will be attending this event slightly later than previously planed. We should arrive around 11.00/11.30.ish,as we have to wait in for a delivery.
As it is the bank holiday the staff have an extra day off. So we must be in attendance at home till 10.00am.
Sorry to inconvenience you all. We will arrive in good time for luncheon.
Yours Lady Elsie.
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Sir Ninian Marsh
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« Reply #16 on: August 28, 2009, 02:38:41 pm » |
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No inconvenience at all Lady Elsie.
To aid in our rendezvous you may want to call my portable comminucation device when you arrive? The number is 0759 484 1035.
Lady Isabella, please feel free to also call my number if you wish to meet up. We are planning to arrive between 1000 -1030.
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Lady Isabella Harrington
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« Reply #17 on: August 28, 2009, 07:44:03 pm » |
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Thank you Sir Ninian we will call you on your portable communication device in the morning. Look forward to meeting you.
See you when you arrive Lady Elsie.
Lady Isabella
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« Reply #18 on: August 30, 2009, 09:15:59 pm » |
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Well the Gala was mildly disappointing, although we were presented to The Queen. We did however drink coffee eat cake and then retired to the Pub. Where we drank and ate. There were quite a few photos taken which I hope to see soon. Thank-you for your company again Sir Ninian, Lady Georgina, Lady Isabella and Lord Harrington it was a delight to make your acquaintance. See you all in a fortnight.
Yours Lady Elsie.
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Lady Isabella Harrington
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« Reply #19 on: September 01, 2009, 02:27:12 pm » |
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We had a delightful day at Askern Gala. We were also delighted to make the acquaintance of the Major, Lady Elsie, Lady Georgian and Sir Ninian. It was nice to have a dink or three with you all. It will be nice to see you again at Lincoln.
Lady Isabella.
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« Reply #20 on: September 03, 2009, 11:18:14 pm » |
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To everyone who attended the first Victorian Gala in Askern, I would like say what a pleasure it was to welcome you to the town. I hope you also enjoyed the hospitality at Shakers. As a first event I think it was fairly successful but needs even more of a focus on Victorian/Steampunk.......on to bigger and better things next year. If anyone would like to liaise with me with ideas to incorporate next time please feel free to do so. Her Majesty was very amused at the event and hopes to attend in the future. I accompanied her as Dr later Sir James Reid her personal physician for 20 years. I am developing a photographic studio in the Boathouse at the lake which will have a Victorian and possibly Steampunk theme. A small sample of the images taken in the boathouse can be found at my site: www.artemisphoto.net and I look forward to seeing you in there next year. As a member of the Gala committee I would also be more than happy to pass on any comments........ Kind Regards -Derek Collins ps I hope to catch up with some of you at Lincoln |
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« Reply #22 on: September 06, 2009, 09:54:48 pm » |
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Very elegant....
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Lady Isabella Harrington
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« Reply #23 on: September 07, 2009, 09:24:43 am » |
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Thank you Sir A Poiselamppe. We all had a great day.
Lady Isabella
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