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In old German lore:
The shy little once did the snow a great kindness by offering up its colour when all the brighter flowers had sneeringly refused. In return the snow protected the snowdrop from all the harshness of winter. Illust: Cicely Barker

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2018-03-02

CLOVER and other three-leaved plants were once considered gifts from the FAIRIES to protect us and bring luck.

Art: Cicely Mary Barker circa 1930

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2018-03-02

HELLRAISER (1987) by Clive Barker

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2018-02-23

X Marks the Spot - Northern Light by Bob Barker, £295 https://t.co/PGPPH637O9

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2018-02-22

“It is frightfully difficult to know much about the fairies, and almost the only thing for certain is that there are wherever there are children.” ~ J.M. Barrie, Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens

🎨 The Ribwort Plantain Fairy by Cicely Mary Barker

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2018-02-17

Incredibly beautiful new Original "Happiness is..." due into the gallery soon by the incredibly talented Bob Barker - £5,950.00
https://t.co/VM5UmR0iT6
To reserve please call 01206 560395

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2018-02-16

Born in Croydon, Surrey ~ English illustrator, artist, author ~ devout Anglican ~

Cicely Mary Barker ~ 1895~1973

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2018-02-16

An ancient custom is to give a newborn baby a silver coin. If the coin is clutched tightly, the babe will be careful with money. If the coin is dropped, a future as a spendthrift is predicted.
Illust: Cicely Barker. Heather is a plant of good luck.

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2018-02-15

We are thrilled to reveal the new bronze sculpture by Bob Barker! What do you guys think? https://t.co/iX7ATbEA1w

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2018-02-15

Hear is a close up of my OCs in my new Banner
Becky Howling - Dog 🐕
Foxeen Barker - Vixen 🦊
Max Petalthorn - Wolf 🐺
Fox Wingtail - Fox 🦊

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2018-02-11

The original tree is the Crab Apple. Ancient lore says that if you throw its pips into the fire while chanting the name of your beloved, they will explode if your love is true & lasting. Image-Cicely Barker, 1920s.

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2018-02-09

Cicely Mary Barker (28 June 1895 – 16 February 1973) was an English illustrator best known for a series of fantasy illustrations depicting fairies and flowers. Barker's art education began in girlhood with correspondence courses and instruction at the Croydon School of Art.

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2018-02-08

Through his nostalgic artworks, Bob Barker captures the light and shadows of the northern towns that have enthralled him since his youth: https://t.co/hiD3ArmMJ9

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2018-02-07

She freely spreads on every hand
Her petals pale and clean...

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2018-02-07

In there is an ancient belief that if you plant a tree near your front door it will ward off witches’ spells as well as faeries & bad spirits. Rowan is also known as witchentree or witch-wood. by Cicely Mary Barker

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2018-01-25

Cicely Mary Barker (28 June 1895 – 16 February 1973) was an English illustrator best known for a series of fantasy illustrations depicting fairies and flowers.

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2018-01-23

We love hearing audiences rave about work by WNW members. But nothing tops words of praise from one creator to another. Here's Copywriter Brooke Barker / shouting-out Illustrator/Maker 👏🏽👏🏿👏🏻 https://t.co/IjVJLMLnot

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2018-01-18