If you were a young, daring entomologist, respected in his field, and one who had effected an arduous escape from Communist Poland, much to the admiration of his peers and government, what would you do next? This was the enviable position Dr Errol Dander found himself in on his return to London. Last heard of… find out more »
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The Butterfly Lover and The Bearded Lady
Dr Aloysius Doran, an Irish-born entomologist, was one of Britain’s foremost experts, both before and after the oxygenation event. A beloved eccentric in his field, Dr Doran was born into one of Ireland’s most successful circus families, proprietors of Krinkle’s Wundergarden. His unusual private proclivities were the subject of much speculation in entomological circles. They reached… find out more »
Travel Log of Doctor Henrietta Gaberdine – Part 3
The auspicious return of the Checiny Diary, and the curious contents contained therein! Read part 1 and part 2, should you desire additional information… Our intrepid entomologists, the Dapper Dr Dander, the Mesmerising Dr Mickiewicz, and Doctor Henrietta Gaberdine, the Astonishing Amputee, have nearly concluded their studies. Dr Gaberdine’s salvation through bread penicillin was the… find out more »
Travel Log of Doctor Henrietta Gaberdine Part One
As promised, here’s the first in a series of extracts from the Travel Log of Doctor Henrietta Gaberdine, noted explorer and entomologist: The diary passed through the hands of several governments before its return to MInsAg (Ministry of Insectile Agriculture). Sealed under the Official Secrets Act for many years, it has only now been returned to… find out more »
Paper Dolls – Part Two!
Welcome back! After some printing, and let’s admit it, much play, here’s the greyscale prototypes of the new paper dolls! Suzy Swap-a-Limb, and her chum Sam, the World War 2 and a Half paper dolls, come with several interchangeable prosthetic limbs and outfits. Just put Sam’s clothes on Suzy and you’ve got a ready-made Jack!… find out more »
MME Embroidery
Jack Embroidery The following images show a scarf with embroidery made by a young Jack, Simon, nee Susan, Ffildes, while in basic training in 1949. The embroidery depicts the insignia of the Jack program, officially known as MME, the Ministry for Masculine Equality, in its signature red. Interestingly, although many behaviours described as typically ‘feminine’… find out more »