Tolkien speaks sense!

Not all who wander are lost.
J.R.R. Tolkien
English writer and author of richly inventive epic fantasy The Lord of the Rings, 1892-1973

Organic

http://wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/freshandwild/index.html

http://farmaround.co.uk/

http://www.organicdelivery.co.uk/

http://www.rivernene.co.uk/

http://www.riverford.co.uk/

http://www.bigbarn.co.uk/

http://www.nwfantasticfoods.co.uk/

http://www.abel-cole.co.uk/

http://www.farmaround.co.uk/

Any others?

Steph, what was the one you use called again? Thanks!

NB Not all London or SE based...

Following on from a bad experience by Coral, avoid using organics-4u.co.uk

Random cool thing about London...

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RV1

CATHERINE STREET: From 0900 on Monday 2nd until 2200 3rd January 2006, Route RV1 will be revised to set down in Wellington Street and pick up at Stop D in Aldwych, due to unloading of stage scenery.

You decide...

Being an indecisive wossname, I thought I'd ask your opinion on which hair dye to use next...!

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L-R -> Foxy Red | Rich Wine | Black-Red | Eggplant

[Poll #644620]

I've used Black-Red and Rich Wine before: B-R created an interesting striped effect, where my roots went a nice reddish brown, and the ends stayed black. Rich Wine turned my hair cerise!

Mourning

VICTORIAN MOURNING CLOTHING

Mourning is the expression of grief for the loss of a loved one or friend. All cultures mourn in different ways and many of them use white or other colours to express grief. In America and Western Europe during the 19^th century mourning became an established and highly structured social ritual. Rules dictated that black be the colour of full mourning, and the strict etiquette outlining the manner and length of mourning led many people in middle and upper-class families to consult household manuals or etiquette books to ensure that the rules were followed closely. The impressions and approval of others governed individual behaviour, and those that ignored proper etiquette faced social ostracism. Rules for the working class were less strict; however, out of respect for the dead, individuals still mourned and usually tried to emulate the refined styles of the upper classes.

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From http://www.funeralmuseum.org/pdf/mourning.pdf

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For the goth...:

Milk Chocolate Coffin - $1.75 Made exclusively for the Museum by a local confectioner, these chocolates have been used for Halloween, Christmas, birthday parties, and wedding receptions. Now available in dark chocolate, too! ... More Info

Lots of cool, if slightly morbid, books too including:
The Victorian Celebration of Death - $34.00

by James Stevens Curl
This beautifully and well-researched study examines Victorians' changing sensibilities toward death, burial reform, mortuary architecture and cemetery reform, mourning practic... More Info

Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers - $23.95

by Mary Roach
An oddly compelling, often humorous exploration of the strange lives of our bodies in post-mortem scientific experiments and undertakings. 303 pages. Hardback. More Info
(I read this a while ago, and it's excellent - well written and interesting too!)

Recording Historic Cemeteries - $3.00

Brief guide geared to historical enthusiasts and genealogists for preserving the information in cemeteries, especially those in risk of deterioration. Includes information on mapping a cemetery and r... More Info
(For the archaeologist)

Mourning Art & Jewellery - $59.95

by Maureen DeLorme
This book provides a fascinating text about mourning practices, decorative memorial art, and historical influences that shaped individual and cultural perspectives surrounding de... More Info

Jet Jewellery and Ornaments - $6.75

by Helen Muller
This British publication examines the manufacture and decorative styles of mourning jewellery so common in Victorian and Edwardian England and America. 32 pages. Paperback. More Info

From the Neck Up, An Illustrated Guide to Hatmaking - $28.00

by Denise Dreher
Illustrated and detailed instructions in the craft of millinery for the re-enactor or enthusiast who seeks handcrafted headwear. More Info

Corpses, Coffins, and Crypts: A History of Burial - $18.95

by Penny Colman
Colman examines the compelling subjects of death and burial across cultures and societies in this highly readable study. 212 pages. Paperback. More Info

Death Warmed Over, Funeral Food, Rituals, and Customs from Around the World - $19.95

by Lisa Rogak
While not the typical cookbook by any means, readers will find a mix of world cuisine and lore related to death and funeral customs around the globe. Here one will find food tradition... More Info

( Make your own hair jewellery?! )