The Death of Baroness Thatcher (1925-2013)

 Baroness Thatcher died on the 8th April 2013.

British Prime Minister 1979-1990

She was the first and currently only female British Prime minister to this date, she is also the longest serving Prime Minister. A soviet journalist gave her the nickname "Iron Lady". This was because she became known because of her uncompromising style of politics. As Prime Minister she implemented policies that have now become known as Thatcherism.

She was originally a research chemist before becoming a politician. She became a MP for Finchley in 1959. Edward Heath appointed her as Secretary of State for Education and Science. In 1975 she defeated Heath to become the leader of the opposition, she became Prime Minister after winning the 1979 general election.

After retiring from the Commons in 1992, she was given a life membership as Baroness Thatcher of Kesteven  in the County of Lincolnshire. This entitled her to sit in the House of Lords.

She died on the 8th April 2013 from a stroke, at the Ritz Hotel, London

 

My most popular post!

Looking back at my all time stats, I discovered that the sketch of tower bridge is the most popular post so here it is once more!

 

Wimbledon 2013 Poster

I did enter this into the Blue Peter competition but it failed, so I thought that you might like to see it!

 

On this one I would really appreciate some comments, particularly as I didn't get anything from the competition!

 

Littlesea - April 2013

Sorry for the delay in posting, but last week I was staying at the Haven caravan park in Weymouth, Littlesea. Throughout the holiday I have been creating a video that I have posted to YouTube so here it is!

Hope you enjoy and as always feel free to leave any comments!

Below is a couple of other pictures, the swimming pool and the reception area.

Wimbledon Ball Boys (and girls) at the centre court

There may be snow on the ground but its never too soon to think about the summer, so here it is watercolour and watercolour pencil.

St Paul's Cathedral, London

The fourth and final one in my London collection, this one is of St Paul's Cathedral, done in watercolour and watercolour pencils!

Tower Bridge, London

Typically British weather but we are in England! :) This is the third picture out of the four for the frame! Feel free to leave any comments as usual!!

Embankment - London

Watercolour painting, again for the frame I mentioned in my last post, as always feel free to email clairesart123@live.co.uk

Piccadilly Circus

This is my latest painting, of Piccadilly Circus, London. I have a 3D Frame that takes four photos/paintings, that I have decorated, the plan is that this painting will be one of those four!

I'm Singing in the Rain

As promised, here it is!! Done on my movie camera, enjoy!

Portland Bill

As promised, here it is, filmed and edited by me, but the painting is by my dad, check out his other paintings... www.guyspaintings.blogspot.com 

I'm Singing in the Rain!!

Yesterday we visited the Palace Theatre, London to see singing in the rain, it was amazing !! Later on today/tomorrow morning I will post here a video of the trip!!

London 2012

Okay I know this isn't really art  but anyway! I thought you may like to see this London 2012 video I made using some of my footage from the London Olympics

The link is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zR6LfU97B

I hope you enjoy it!

My Blog's Tourist Office - UPDATED (9/6/13)

Okay, couldn't think of a great title for this one, but never mind! This post I thought I would do if your struggling to find your way around my blog then here is the post to find your answer!

First of all feel free to post any comments, suggestions, questions or any combination on my posts, I also have an email for my blog clairesart123@live.co.uk and I will respond as soon as I can to your email! I have a twitter account @claire_12heart that you are more than welcome to follow as I do post pictures of my latest works on there!!

To the left of the main stream posts there is a list of useful URL's and also pages, here I post general things. For example I have my London Townscapes, Art Shows UK (and other countries) as well as many more. I also have a gallery with my pictures consolidated onto one page. again feel free to comment on the pages as well!


I hope you enjoy looking around my blog and I would really welcome any suggestions/comments/questions!

Links:

London 2012 this also includes my London 2012 Gallery

Survey 2013 

London Townscapes Gallery

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