The fourth best rated landmark in UK

 

And I'm surprised it was so high.

Not a patch upon the Norfolk Alps Ski-Lift and Ski-Jump Facility.

Yes, this is Edinburgh Castle.

Bonus - Keeping it classy in Wales... Woman used fart selfies to harass partner's ex

Yet Another Hollings Fashion Show slide

 

Such was the response to yesterday's slide, (very nearly one comment!) I just had to post another. This time, it's from the 1985 show, and seems to feature an incomplete outfit, in the the process of "final sew".

Bonus - 

More Hollings Fashion show

 

It's been a while since we last had a slide from the Holling's College Fashion shows, so here's one from 1987. You'd never have guessed 190's from the fashion, style and hair...would you? LOL

Bonus - 

 

Travel by River Boat

 

There's the usual lack of info on this slide image, but... I'm guessing that this is not the Henley Regatta.

Bonus - Some days are just quiet for real news.

The Little Tractor Girl

 

While the other girls in he kindergarten class all wanted to grow up to be housewives, nurses, ballerinas or teachers....Little Lucy Kransky wanted to be a tractor driver.

I wonder if she did...

Bonus - Illustrator Imagines a World Where Gentle Giant Animals Live Among Humans

Picnic at Featureless Point.

  

As usual, there's no info on this slide....and it had a hideous red cast to it, the result of Ektachrome film deterioration. I've corrected the severe red cast, but it's still far from decent. (Kodachrome for the win !)

The subject - I can only guess that in some mid-west american state, the scenery is so flat, dull and featureless, the Dept of Roads decided to build a picnic area and plant a tree to stave off feeling of ennui.

I'm guessing The Fifties, from the style of the cars in the background...but who knows.

Bonus - Statue of Neptune (Poseidon), Melenara Beach, in the city of Las Palmas capital of Gran Canaria, one of Spain’s Canary Islands.

Finally....The Rock Has Come To... Slide Guy

 

Regular readers should know not to expect a 35mm Slide Image of Rock "The Dwayne" Johnson. Especially on a Tedious Tuesday.

Other folks...lured here on a misleading label.... sorry. This is just a dull 35mm slide of a rock. Possibly igneous in nature. Maybe this one in Cornwall. 

Bonus - ‘An unusual find’: 66m-year-old animal vomit discovered in Denmark

Ready to be Flung

 

Fred Partington accepts the thanks of the elders, before The Event. It's been the tradition since 1462. The outgoing mayor of Tadcaster would be loaded into the ceremonial trebuchet, and flung into the Flinders Lake. The usually 

A lot would depend upon when in the year the elections would be held. Winter meant plenty water to aim for and land in, but the threat of Hypothermia.  Summer meant warmer water, but lower water level.

Good Luck Fred.

Bonus - The Abandoned Secret Cinema of the Sinai Desert

After the Dinner Party

 

Actually, I had the Blithfield Boys & Girls round for a takeaway curry last night, and.. yup... a grand evening was had but a few/some/most/all of us.

However, this slide was of Ted and Diane's evening at the McCoys'. I doubt if they had Chicken Tikka Dupiaza.

Bonus - Ted and Diane danced to the Jazz Samba of 

Hello Kevin

 

You seem surprised to see me !

Bonus - From the guys at B3TA.com

Woop Woop

 That's The Sound Of Da Police.

Again

Aren't police officers looking young nowadays.

Bonus - Wow. 

What a rug design

 

Medical Miscellany

 

After yesterday's slide with plenty f info, we move to ....oh....

The medical mix. And zero information. And that might be for the best.

Yeuch.

Bonus - FacePalm.

Saint Rose of Lima

 

For a change, a slide with some information. No date, but it seems like some doctor's scrawl.  Deciphering it : 

"The mortal remains of Saint Rose of Lima in the Church of Santo Domingo. First saint of the Americas"

Amongst the things she is Patron Saint of :  embroiderers; sewing lace; gardeners; florists; people ridiculed or misunderstood for their piety; for the resolution of family quarrels; against vanity; Wiki

Bonus - Actually, that would appear to be The Lemon tree of Santa Rosa de Lima

Bonus 2 - I’m never donating blood again; it’s all questions...

Like...

...Where did you get it from?

...Why are you carrying it in a bucket?

Snow-Clearing Time

 

So, that's The Return of President Trump. I could offer some opinions on his initial behaviour, but I fear I might get abusively rude, and Blogger might object.

So, he's a picture of someone clearing a parking space for their car.

Bonus - 

The Arrival of The President

 

If my calculations are correct, this is the day that Donald J Trent ("The  J is short for Genius") is formally sworn in as the President of the USA.

This slide is not of DJT, nor in Washington DC.

Bonus - 

Fashion Notes - Ponchos

 

For many decades, ponchos were the stock in trade clothing for Mexican Bandits, and then Mysterious Gringos in Spaghetti Westerns. Then in the late seventies, knitted ponchos became the defacto outerwear for British girls. Heavens knows why.

Here, Sophie and Catherine model some ponchos that mummy made for them.

I could be wrong, but that does look like Sheringham, Norfolk.  View

Bonus - 

The Winter Sun Break

 

After a hectic December, Mrs Claus poses for a photo for he husband Santa. They enjoy the festive period, but really look forward to the four weeks on their private Caribbean Island, snorkelling, sunbathing and crocheting Elf Socks.

Bonus - ‘A small act of patriotism’: Canada’s anti-Maga hats go viral

Bonus 2 - 

Snow at the Bothy

 

Actually, today at Slideville has been bright and above freezing.

This slide, from 1960, shows more chilly weather.

Bonus - The Case for Still Owning a Filing Cabinet

Croquet Practise

 

A young Andy Murray (no, not that one) awaiting his turn at croquet practise. At the time, his sister (Trudy) was the number 16 seed in the Hampshire under 12s girls croquet rankings.

Bonus - RIP David Lynch

I Baptise Thee...

 

...in the holy church of Jesus Christ, with the name ....(sigh) Kevin John Albert Eric Clapton Montgomery ...(sigh)... Spock Steptoe George Best Arkwright-Flowerdew.

and may God have mercy on your soul.

Bonus - A dung beetle walks into a bar... He asks, is this stool taken?

12th East Grinstead Scout Troop - Scout Hut.

 

Of course it isn't.

But, there was nothing on the slide to indicate where this was (or when).

I'm not dissuaded by that, and with some digging around, I'd say that this is the War Memorial Opera House, in San Francisco. Probable from this exact point.

Bonus -  Nope. Not going to explain.

...and a box of Peek Freans within reach.

 Margaret Billingsly-Drabble never knew when hunger may strike, so dotted around her house were a series of Broken Biscuit Boxes (remember them?).

In the spare bedroom - Huntley and Palmer, but in the front room - Peek Frean.

Bonus - 16 deaths and 40,000 homes destroyed, but one statue survived. It’s God’s mercy at work!

Click for big. 

Beachwear, Hats, Sunglasses ... and Maracas

 

What more could I say?

The Time Is Still Not Right

 

I have previously mentioned The Bonetti Brothers, and have been itching to tell more of their history.

However, after last time, I awoke the next day to find the head of a lettuce in my bed...clearly a warning.

So... I shall stay Shtumm.

Bonus -  RIP Sam Moore

One For The Ladies

 

This is Jeffery. 

He's 37 years old, divorced, and looking someone who's make him feel special.

WLTM someone in the Wilmington Area, ideally living in 1963.

Big Norks would be an advantage.

Bonus - I've just invented a new word. Plagiarism. 

Bonus 2 - 

Dealing With Natural Obstacles - Part 1

 

One of these rocks is not like the other rocks.

This looks like it (Near the bottom of the page)

Bonus - 

Phrenkolupinophobia - The fear of bunnies and pails.

Euphemia and Elston

 

From a very deteriorates / colour-casted set of slides, probably from the early 50's.

Sorry.  A bit distracted today.

Bonus - 

Derp

Tedious Tuesday, Live From ... Somewhere.

 Greetings Slide-Fans.

Yes, it's the first Tedious Tuesday of 2025, and it's not very interesting.

As usual, there's zero information on the slide, but that's never stopped me. In a matter of hours, I'd identified this as being Sacro Eremo di Camaldoli. Does this look familiar? From WikiMedia  and More Info

Bonus - 

Silly!

Beach-Lounging Time

 

As promised, time to move on from the Christmas / New Year / Winter slides.

So, here's someone sunbathing on a beach.

The slide has no info on the location, but that appears to be TARPON SPRINGS FLORIDA: SPONGE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD. The remains of the collapsed Battery Bigelow

Bonus -

A Disturbing Santa

 

So, it's probably time to wrap up with the Christmas /New Year slides. Not because I've run out of them... Oh Heavens, No!  I just feel that you are bored of them, dear reader.

So, let's end with a weird one.  Distorted colours and a strangely creepy Santa. perfect.

Farewell, dear children.

Bonus - New research into the dying brain suggests the line between life and death may be less distinct than previously thought

Family Party 26-12-63

 

And written on this slide was just "Family Party 26-12-63".

Fascinating to see just how minimal the Christmas Decorations / Card / Symbols are in this household. I could speculate why... but that would achieve little.

Bonus - Mmmmm Cheese sandwich.

First Friday - PAR-TAY!!!

 

From sixty years ago, and a different party entirely.

First Friday is a tradition for the accounts department of Frisson, Mulgrew and Henderson, and we see them going wild...but still wearing their ties.

Bonus - Year Progress Tracker

After the Party...

 

...The Tidy-Up.

First day back at work ... gosh, that was fun. ("Not!")

Bonus - The year 46 BC lasted for 445 days.

Bonus 2 - 

Management !!