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Rory McEwen
« on: February 06, 2015, 04:23:50 PM »
I don't know if this is the right area in which to post this but no doubt Maggi will sort it out if it isn't.

BBC4 are showing a programme done by his son-in-law Jools Holland in a week's time on Rory McEwen arguably the greatest UK botanical artist of the 20th Century (and Scottish to boot). The music will at least be good.

The flyer is below.
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Re: Rory McEwen
« Reply #1 on: February 06, 2015, 04:28:16 PM »
Ian and I will be recording this, for sure!
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Re: Rory McEwen
« Reply #2 on: February 06, 2015, 05:09:38 PM »
Thanks for the heads up on this one - I have a full copy of the A3 Auricula book he illustrated - I also have a few plates framed from another one which had been broken up for its prints
They are superb - I think the queen has the originals in her collection at Windsor
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Re: Rory McEwen
« Reply #3 on: February 07, 2015, 12:28:02 PM »
Yes, thanks for the tip-off. I don't usually look at programmes before 8.00pm. Certainly one to watch.

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Re: Rory McEwen
« Reply #4 on: February 07, 2015, 01:28:31 PM »
I remember him and his brother on Tonight.  It was about the time I started playing guitar and getting interested in the Blues. I remember him playing "Candy Man"which he learned from Mississippi John Hurt. The first time I heard it I was sure that he had twice as many fingers as me !
I had absolutely no idea that he was a botanical artist.  Friday's programme is a must.
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Re: Rory McEwen
« Reply #5 on: February 08, 2015, 05:08:15 PM »
For those forumists unaware of Rory McEwen's talents can I suggest viewing..



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« Reply #6 on: February 08, 2015, 08:42:12 PM »

Thank you for posting that documentary Frazer.
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Re: Rory McEwen
« Reply #7 on: February 08, 2015, 10:49:30 PM »
I have it set to record already. One of my heroes.
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