The Earl Grey is named for Charles Grey, the 2nd Earl Grey (that dapper chap in the letterhead - formerly Viscount Howick, which is also a cool name). As leader of the Whigs (Britain’s major reform party at the time), Charles Grey was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1830 to 1834. His government […]
Lettres
Wherein the Author reflects upon certain topical & personal issues of the Day.
The archive for February, 2006
The following lettres were posted during this month:
Why The Earl Grey?
Posted upon the 24th of February, 2006
WHY THE EARL GREY?
What need is there for high culture in the modern, practical world?
Literature, art and higher learning now tend to be associated with a past Gilded Age - a time when a privileged class presented a facade of culture, masking the gross poverty and want of those lower than them in the social […]
An Earl Grey Meeting?
Posted upon the 15th of February, 2006
Dearest Readers,
It’s high time The Earl Grey met for Afternoon Tea. The Hopetoun Tea Rooms are open until 6pm on Friday and 3:30pm on Saturday. When are people working/not available/available? If not this week, then the next, but no later!
Updated: Two Advance Previews!
Posted upon the 15th of February, 2006
Quite likely this will be the major poster advertising this year’s Sir Frederick Chook’s Highly Enjoyable Wireless Entertainment Hours!
Membership Card Mockup
Posted upon the 11th of February, 2006
A mockup for an Earl Grey membership card. Proportions taken from a Victorian trade card. Any suggestions?
Another version - changed the typeset on “-MEMBER-” and enboldened the title, and lowered both plus the good Earl himself.