Good day, history lovers!
Today's enthralling chapter of Lord Likely's Astonishing American Adventure features some real-life history, thus it has me as excited as a dog in a fire hydrant factory.
In today's chapter, Likely meets Calvert Vaux and Frederick Law Olmstead, the joint designers of New York's Central Park. Of course, in 1856 the park was yet to be built, and his lordship makes a decent attempt at designing it himself. It's rather a pity the pair did not take Likely up on his plan, as it would have made for a rather unique-looking attraction. Ah, well.
To read more about Central Park's history, go HERE.
Further fascinating tidbits from his lordship's diaries are cropping up everywhere, especially regarding his own family. Already we have been introduced to his American half-brother, Ludlow Likely, learnt more about Lightnin' Lance Likely (the outlawed Likely, who also features in this blog, here) and discovered that in 1856, Lord Eustace Likely, the father of the clan, is still alive and pumping. Exciting times!
The Likely family tree is less a tree, and more an entire forest. I wonder what further revelations await us?
Stay tuned!...
- Prof. Julian Syngen-Smythe.
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Friday, September 07, 2007
Friday, May 11, 2007
A Likely Descendant?
Good day, history lovers.
History can be a very surprising beast, much like a lion jumping out of a hedge, dressed like a clown. So very unexpected.
My studies concerning Lord Likely have not only turned up Lightnin' Lance Likely, a wild-west outlaw who may or may not be one of Likely's relatives, but now I believe I have stumbled upon another, quite by chance.
While discussing the marketing campaign for the forthcoming Harry Potter movie, my friend over at Philospeak managed to gain an audience with some of the designers working on the aforementioned campaign - including a certain Sir Simon Likely, Duke of F'ington, and his assistant, Kotter.
An extraordinary find, I am sure you will agree. How Sir Simon fits into the ever-expanding Likely family tree is unknown, but if you read the article in question you will see this man certainly displays some of the characteristics of a bona fide Likely.
My studies continue apace, and I will keep you informed of any further developments. Should any of my loyal readers discover any further Likelys springing up anywhere, do let me know. They seem to have been breeding like aristocratic rabbits of late!
- Julian Syngen-Smythe.
History can be a very surprising beast, much like a lion jumping out of a hedge, dressed like a clown. So very unexpected.
My studies concerning Lord Likely have not only turned up Lightnin' Lance Likely, a wild-west outlaw who may or may not be one of Likely's relatives, but now I believe I have stumbled upon another, quite by chance.
While discussing the marketing campaign for the forthcoming Harry Potter movie, my friend over at Philospeak managed to gain an audience with some of the designers working on the aforementioned campaign - including a certain Sir Simon Likely, Duke of F'ington, and his assistant, Kotter.
An extraordinary find, I am sure you will agree. How Sir Simon fits into the ever-expanding Likely family tree is unknown, but if you read the article in question you will see this man certainly displays some of the characteristics of a bona fide Likely.
My studies continue apace, and I will keep you informed of any further developments. Should any of my loyal readers discover any further Likelys springing up anywhere, do let me know. They seem to have been breeding like aristocratic rabbits of late!
- Julian Syngen-Smythe.
Monday, May 07, 2007
Top Hats and Top Blogs
Good evening, history lovers!
While I am still excitedly beavering away on my latest historical discovery, The Wild World of Lightnin' Lance Likely (see previous post for details, past fans), I have not forgotten my principal work in restoring the journals of Lord Likely, aristocratic adventurer.
To this end, I recently donated one of the entries from these fascinating diaries to the good folk at TopBlogMag, who have published it on their own site on this very day.
The entry, entitled 'The Mystery of Miss Terri', throws further light on his lordship's attitudes to women, and details another one of his short-lived relationships. It is exclusive to TopBlogMag, and will not see light of day on Likely's own blog, soI urge you to go and read it. It is the only way you will ever be able to see those particular words in that specific order.
Until next time, I remain yours sincerely loving history,
- Julian Syngen-Smythe.
While I am still excitedly beavering away on my latest historical discovery, The Wild World of Lightnin' Lance Likely (see previous post for details, past fans), I have not forgotten my principal work in restoring the journals of Lord Likely, aristocratic adventurer.
To this end, I recently donated one of the entries from these fascinating diaries to the good folk at TopBlogMag, who have published it on their own site on this very day.
The entry, entitled 'The Mystery of Miss Terri', throws further light on his lordship's attitudes to women, and details another one of his short-lived relationships. It is exclusive to TopBlogMag, and will not see light of day on Likely's own blog, soI urge you to go and read it. It is the only way you will ever be able to see those particular words in that specific order.
Until next time, I remain yours sincerely loving history,
- Julian Syngen-Smythe.
Friday, May 04, 2007
Another Astonishing Discovery
Good day, history lovers.
As a historian, nothing excites me more than making a brand-new historical discovery. Not even seeing a lady naked excites me quite as much as history. Unless, of course, the lady in question has history all over her tits.
Anyway, I thought I'd had my fair share of excitement recently, what with rediscovering the journals of Lord Likely. But no, dear reader, there was more history-based excitement to come.
Today, while attending a police auction in the vain hope of buying a new sweater for a dirt-cheap price, (they tend to be very reasonably priced at these events, more so if they are bloodstained) I chanced upon an old chest of drawers going for a mere three pounds and fifty pence.
As I needed a new set of drawers to store my ever-increasing collection of blood-stained jumpers, I bid for the item, and happily won the auction. This alone would have caused today to have been marked as A Very Good Day Indeed, but more was to come.
When I got the drawers home, I found that they had not even been cleared out by their previous owner. Inside, I found a selection of playing cards, some A4 lined paper, a copy of Lovely Jubblies magazine and then...The Item.
My hands trembled as I removed a selection of files, labelled as the property of 'The Federal Marshall's Office'. And they were dated...1856, the same year as the journals of Lord Likely. Good heavens!
I sat down and perused the files, and saw history unfold before my very eyeballs. The files contained the reports of one Sheriff Justice J. Lawman, covering in great detail his dealings with a renowned fugitive called... Lightnin' Lance Likely.
My eyes widened, my penis stiffened. Another Likely? Who was this man? Was this man a relative of the aristocratic adventurer, Lord Likely? Or did he just share the same surname? So many questions!
My findings on this subject remain inconclusive at the time of writing, but I continue to try and solve this historical puzzle. In the meantime, I shall leave you to draw your own conclusions, as I very proudly publish these articles on the interweb for you to read and enjoy.
The Wild World of Lightnin' Lance Likely is online now. Be sure to ride on over, and take a look. I am going to have a bit of a lie-down.
Good-bye!
- Julian Syngen-Smythe.
As a historian, nothing excites me more than making a brand-new historical discovery. Not even seeing a lady naked excites me quite as much as history. Unless, of course, the lady in question has history all over her tits.
Anyway, I thought I'd had my fair share of excitement recently, what with rediscovering the journals of Lord Likely. But no, dear reader, there was more history-based excitement to come.
Today, while attending a police auction in the vain hope of buying a new sweater for a dirt-cheap price, (they tend to be very reasonably priced at these events, more so if they are bloodstained) I chanced upon an old chest of drawers going for a mere three pounds and fifty pence.
As I needed a new set of drawers to store my ever-increasing collection of blood-stained jumpers, I bid for the item, and happily won the auction. This alone would have caused today to have been marked as A Very Good Day Indeed, but more was to come.
When I got the drawers home, I found that they had not even been cleared out by their previous owner. Inside, I found a selection of playing cards, some A4 lined paper, a copy of Lovely Jubblies magazine and then...The Item.
My hands trembled as I removed a selection of files, labelled as the property of 'The Federal Marshall's Office'. And they were dated...1856, the same year as the journals of Lord Likely. Good heavens!
I sat down and perused the files, and saw history unfold before my very eyeballs. The files contained the reports of one Sheriff Justice J. Lawman, covering in great detail his dealings with a renowned fugitive called... Lightnin' Lance Likely.
My eyes widened, my penis stiffened. Another Likely? Who was this man? Was this man a relative of the aristocratic adventurer, Lord Likely? Or did he just share the same surname? So many questions!
My findings on this subject remain inconclusive at the time of writing, but I continue to try and solve this historical puzzle. In the meantime, I shall leave you to draw your own conclusions, as I very proudly publish these articles on the interweb for you to read and enjoy.
The Wild World of Lightnin' Lance Likely is online now. Be sure to ride on over, and take a look. I am going to have a bit of a lie-down.
Good-bye!
- Julian Syngen-Smythe.
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