tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261739859040738070.post357188103599297808..comments2023-08-09T09:34:01.663+01:00Comments on A life in a suitcase: UPDATED: Time to celebrate - but why?Rachel Knighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00177390314779701441noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261739859040738070.post-53859416791632392642018-04-01T00:14:54.829+01:002018-04-01T00:14:54.829+01:00This comment has been removed by the author.Nealohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06858530404202760634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261739859040738070.post-52845629909165730652013-02-24T18:53:13.620+00:002013-02-24T18:53:13.620+00:00Hmmm - most people seem to think the 'chimney ...Hmmm - most people seem to think the 'chimney sweep' is actually rather more racist than would be acceptable these days. Guess we'll never know though. <br /><br />I was comparing the architecture too - did a lot of zooming in and out and decided it probably was the right place. Rachel Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00177390314779701441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261739859040738070.post-71580523698763891832013-02-24T17:49:59.257+00:002013-02-24T17:49:59.257+00:00The soldier isn't carrying a gun, but you stil...The soldier isn't carrying a gun, but you still know he's a soldier. If you were dressed as a chimney sweep would you want to lug your brushes round with you all day? <br /><br />Comparing the visible architecture in the two pics, it does look as though it's Cambridge Street though. Good find on Google Maps!Tim Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03845783872464372488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261739859040738070.post-90851884033074977292013-02-21T12:05:22.606+00:002013-02-21T12:05:22.606+00:00Chimney sweep or scary ass clown? Very cool pictu...Chimney sweep or scary ass clown? Very cool picture. Gothridge Manorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11371740532802642972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261739859040738070.post-38869600187355859582013-02-20T10:26:06.107+00:002013-02-20T10:26:06.107+00:00We're not sure if he is a chimney sweep actual...We're not sure if he is a chimney sweep actually - someone pointed out he doesn't have the accessories! Glad you like the pic, Ivy. It's one of my favourites. Just wish I knew why it has been kept.Rachel Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00177390314779701441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261739859040738070.post-55049184953189644032013-02-20T00:30:42.840+00:002013-02-20T00:30:42.840+00:00A chimney sweep was good luck? How 'bout that....A chimney sweep was good luck? How 'bout that.<br /><br />This is a nice photo, Rachel. I like seeing these. I think I see breadsticks, but I'm not sure.The Happy Whiskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13438469476168485775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261739859040738070.post-9765280909066294492013-02-19T21:06:54.233+00:002013-02-19T21:06:54.233+00:00You said you didn't know when I asked! I'v...You said you didn't know when I asked! I've got quite a bit of info from Twitter so will update the post when I'm more sure of it.Rachel Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00177390314779701441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261739859040738070.post-175426065493687492013-02-19T20:42:18.886+00:002013-02-19T20:42:18.886+00:00I'm sure it was taken in Prince's Street (...I'm sure it was taken in Prince's Street (Tunbridge Wells), where mum and gran/grandad used to live. That's quite a steep road, sloping down to Prospect Road.<br /><br />I expect there's some significance to the lad nearest to us in full 'black-face' make-up, I'm sure he's meant to be a chimney sweep as they were considered good luck (see <b>Mary Poppins</b>).Tim Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03845783872464372488noreply@blogger.com