tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120437128462068350.post8326286670990633358..comments2024-02-14T09:09:13.532+00:00Comments on Morton S Gray: Research OpportunitiesMorton S Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06649436201501082802noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120437128462068350.post-8176251131769089582010-10-02T17:00:52.686+01:002010-10-02T17:00:52.686+01:00Hi Joanne,
I've been meaning to go for ages. ...Hi Joanne,<br /><br />I've been meaning to go for ages. It's not far from me either. Maybe half term! MxMorton S Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06649436201501082802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120437128462068350.post-65408704811770128602010-10-02T16:54:56.530+01:002010-10-02T16:54:56.530+01:00I don't know if you've ever been round the...I don't know if you've ever been round the 'back to back houses' in Birmingham. They are run by the National Trust, you have to book to go on a tour as space is limited. I found it a fascinating insight into how the poorer people of the city used to live, and the guide was so informative. Do go if you get chance. It's well worth it.joanne foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12694158807826275846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120437128462068350.post-15008411204534228992010-10-02T10:37:29.922+01:002010-10-02T10:37:29.922+01:00Hi Christine and Sophia,
I shall investigate the ...Hi Christine and Sophia,<br /><br />I shall investigate the History Channel text alert!<br /><br />We visited York in the summer and I was fascinated with the little streets and unique shops. I agree about the places inspiring stories. Trouble is my stockpile of ideas is now frustrating me. I think I probably have more than i could write in my lifetime.<br /><br />Strange I didn't choose to enter a historical in the New Voices competition.<br /><br />Happy researching. MxMorton S Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06649436201501082802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120437128462068350.post-63230941312425421412010-09-30T13:38:07.489+01:002010-09-30T13:38:07.489+01:00I love the research part of writing a historical. ...I love the research part of writing a historical. Jessica T and I were discussing this last night, and although we conceded you could probably get the writing done quicker without it, it's a part of it I really love. Re-enactment groups are great, as they are usually soo knowledgeable about authentic costume of the period including what materials they're made from. <br /><br />More ideas? For me, living in York helps. Ideas are everywhere, from medieval buildings to Viking re-enactors walking down the street. My story inspiration usually comes from place.Sophia Harrophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16088931733851729692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120437128462068350.post-92196355107256514082010-09-30T11:33:51.495+01:002010-09-30T11:33:51.495+01:00I have Virgin TV and they have recently put a '...I have Virgin TV and they have recently put a 'Military History'channel on their 'On demand' service - I found the Roman invasion of Britain, 3 parts, two of which gave me a valuable insight into the lives/motivation of the Silure tribe (my writing era!). You can also go onto the website of the History channel, and get text alerts of progs that are relevant to you. (Im getting so geeky!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com