Wednesday, 5 January 2011

Sepia Saturday 56 : Saturday 8th January 2011

Picture Bain News Service, Library of Congress Collection
A new year and a small makeover for the Sepia Saturday Blog. Although the look might have changed, the rules stay the same, or rather the lack of rules stay the same. Use an old image as the basis for your post and as a jumping off point to .... well to wherever you might want to go. Post on or around Saturday 8th January 2011 and link your post via the Linky List below. Check out other Sepia posters and .... well enjoy yourself.

My header picture this week continues my tour of image archives and the new year has found me within the confines of the mighty Library of Congress Print and Photographic Division. The Library was one of the major forces behind the Flickr Commons initiative which presents archive images with no known copyright restrictions. This wonderful photograph of a strike in London dates back to the second decade of the twentieth century and comes from a wonderful collection entitled "News in the 1910s".

You don't need police protection to participate in Sepia Saturday. Just post, link and read. What could be easier.
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27 comments:

  1. Christine H.5 January 2011 at 01:16

    If you ask me, Congress should spend more time on their library and less time haggling with eachother.But seriously, thanks for reminding me of this great resource. I probably won't be participating this week (house guests), but probably back at it next week. Thanks again for hosting this most delightful blog event - the best one out there.

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  2. Michael and Hanne5 January 2011 at 18:18

    Excellent photo Alan. How do I post to Sepia Saturday? I posted my contribution to my own blog instead and you can see it there! Cheers!

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  3. dakotaboo5 January 2011 at 21:13

    Happy New Year Alan. My Sepia Saturday posting is up.

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  4. Michael and Hanne7 January 2011 at 00:48

    I have posted, now where and how do I link?? Here is my comment before linking!!

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  5. Tattered and Lost7 January 2011 at 01:33

    This week I have a mysterious dance troupe from long ago taken by a photographer who was once famous but now online seems virtually unknown.

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  6. Jinksy7 January 2011 at 11:37

    And a fabulous photo it is to start the 2011 ball rolling!

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  7. Jinksy7 January 2011 at 11:45

    Ive gone rash, and put a Mr Linky link to an earlier photo as well! Sorry if you've seen it already!

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  8. Alan Burnett7 January 2011 at 15:32

    M&H : You're linked. No. 1 in our list.
    Jinksy : Feel free

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  9. DougVernX7 January 2011 at 18:04

    Love that new banner Alan. Happy New Year everyone and thanks for all the kind comments and support over the past year!

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  10. Unknown7 January 2011 at 21:42

    This photo inspired me to dig amongst my sorting and I have something with a horse drawn to share...first of the year...

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  11. Kat Mortensen8 January 2011 at 01:04

    I'm back! Got some exciting SS related stuff to share. Pop in if you get the chance.
    Kat

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  12. Kat Mortensen8 January 2011 at 01:07

    Like the new digs, Alan; it's very clean and tidy and everything stands out beautifully!

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  13. Meri8 January 2011 at 01:23

    It's been a while since I've joined in -- but I found something interesting to post in my meanderings into history and historical photos.

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  14. Unknown8 January 2011 at 02:19

    I have been missing in action too, due to the busy time, but I am back in. I love your new look. Good year coming up.
    QMM

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  15. Marilyn & Jeff8 January 2011 at 02:22

    I have got my entry up. I must have a look at image archive - the photo in your header is brilliant.

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  16. neetzy8 January 2011 at 03:01

    My post consists of recent photos of a bygone era. An historical landmark is about to be destroyed. Hopefully next week I can post my old carousel photos.

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  17. Bruno Laliberté8 January 2011 at 05:34

    NEETZY just reminded that i should feature a certain something from here in montreal soon. but for this week, a long post [sorry!!] with pictures that are not my own, but connecting with an object that is very much my own, though, how the family came about this, i have no idea. enjoy!!
    :)~
    HUGZ

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  18. Nancy8 January 2011 at 06:20

    Alan, this is the first time I've been back since you've made the changes. The new header looks great and might encourage more people to participate because of the information you've included. I have to say, though, that I miss the beautiful blue background! It always looked so warm and inviting. (There always has to be one in the crowd....) Thanks for keeping Sepia Saturday going.

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  19. Martin8 January 2011 at 08:55

    This one just seemed right for Sepia Saturday.

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  20. Alan Burnett8 January 2011 at 10:06

    Mine is up and linked. Bit of a rushed job as we have visitors due in a couple of hours. It won't be until tomorrow that I get a chance to visit everyone else, but I will be calling. In the meantime, quiet please, sit back and enjoy the performance.

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  21. Coloring Outside the Lines8 January 2011 at 16:02

    I like the new home page- very spiffy, Alan!

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  22. Kristin8 January 2011 at 16:46

    Inspired by jinksy i have a photo of myself knitting. but not baby booties.

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  23. L. D. 8 January 2011 at 22:02

    Better late than never, right? I really am glad to be back on schedule.

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  24. CHIPSFORYOU.NET9 January 2011 at 22:03

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  25. Michael and Hanne9 January 2011 at 22:58

    We seem to be linked now: somehow it seemed to happen.Thanks!

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  26. Mike Brubaker9 January 2011 at 23:26

    Great website. I hope I can contribute from time to time. http://temposenzatempo.blogspot.com

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  27. Anonymous10 January 2011 at 06:55

    Sorry for posting twice everyone - Ticklebear kindly let me know that my link wasn't working (ta!) Jo :-)

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