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Glasgow Times
3 days ago
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow pottery found in shipwreck goes on display
Names like Deltfield in Anderston, The Caledonian Pottery and Bell's Pottery were just some of the companies producing stoneware, earthenware and bone china using locally sourced clays. Their products travelled the globe but have almost been forgotten since the kilns closed down and the buildings were demolished. Pottery class, Glasgow, 1952 (Image: Newsquest) A little piece of Glasgow history is returning, however, as a collection of rare 19th century ceramics recovered from a shipwreck go on display for the first time. The Beneath the Waves exhibition, which goes on show in the Scottish Maritime Museum's Linthouse building on Irvine Harbourside from today (June 7) will include the pottery salvaged from the wreck of the 1857 iron steamship SS Eagle off Lamlash Bay in Arran las year. The exhibition brings together the historic ceramic collection, award-winning underwater photography and an artist's detailed marine sketches to celebrate the extraordinary world beneath the ocean's surface. A washing bowl made by Bell's Pottery, retrieved from the SS Eagle (Image: Beneath the Waves) The SS Eagle ceramics, which were discovered by Oban-based diver and maritime explorer Graeme Bruce and team in July 2024, were made by Glasgow's Bell's Pottery. Established by brothers John and Matthew Perston Bell in late 1840 or 1841, it is recognised as arguably the most internationally significant producer of ceramic wares in Scotland at the time. It sat at the corner of Stafford Street and Pulteney Street, close to the Forth and Clyde Canal which was used to transport goods and raw materials. Graeme Bruce (Image: Beneath the Waves) According to the Scottish Pottery Society, Bell's Pottery export wares have been found as far afield as South America, the Far East, Australia and Canada. The last piece of Bell's Pottery was probably made around 1912. The SS Eagle collection features ceramics destined for trade and exhibition in Londonderry, Northern Island, and artefacts from the ship's galley. A piece of Bell's Pottery ceramic ware (Image: Beneath the Waves) Exhibits include seven plates and a bowl, a teapot lid and two bottles which still hold 'sparkling water' in addition to a decanter and bell. Beneath the Waves also features cups and plates from the Scottish Maritime Museum's own national maritime heritage collection as well as four vessels dating back to the Roman Empire on loan from North Ayrshire Heritage Centre. Eva Bukowska, exhibitions and events officer at the Scottish Maritime Museum, said: 'We are really excited to host the first showing of these fascinating ceramics recovered from SS Eagle. "The vessel also has a significance for the Museum as it was built by Alexander Denny, who was the brother of William Denny, whose test tank is now home to our second collection in Dumbarton.' The SS Eagle was acquired by the McConnel and Laird Line of Glasgow in June 1859 for service as a passenger and cargo vessel. Just five months later, on November 28, 1859, it sank after colliding with a sailing boat, the Pladda, while en route from Glasgow to Londonderry. Eleven lives were lost. Graeme Bruce added: 'Diving has been my great passion for 35 years. 'For me, a shipwreck is a 'time capsule' hidden from view over time by the sea. The privilege of being able to explore and connect with the past is beyond description. 'Enabling the artefacts from shipwrecks like this Bell's Pottery collection to then have a new life on show for everyone to learn from and appreciate is so important.' Beneath the Waves has been curated in collaboration with renowned underwater photographer, marine conservationist and writer Lawson Wood; diver, maritime explorer and retired engineer Graeme Bruce; and Ayrshire underwater artist and writer Christina Riley. It runs until September 13.
Daily Record
4 days ago
- General
- Daily Record
Items recovered from 1859 tragic Ayrshire shipwreck to go on display at museum
The SS Eagle is seen as an unprecedented example of an almost intact cargo of 19th century Glaswegian ceramics. A collection of rare 19th century ceramics recovered from the wreck of the 1857 iron steamship SS Eagle off Lamlash Bay, Arran, last year, will go on display for the first time in the Scottish Maritime Museum's Summer exhibition which opens tomorrow. The 'Beneath the Waves' exhibition, which goes on show in the museum's Linthouse building on Irvine Harbourside, brings together the historic ceramic collection, award-winning underwater photography and an artist's detailed marine sketches to celebrate the extraordinary world beneath the ocean's surface. The SS Eagle launched from the Dumbarton yard of Alexander Denny in July 1857. The 324 tonne steamer was acquired by the McConnel and Laird Line of Glasgow in June 1859 for service as a passenger and cargo vessel. Just five months later, on November 28, 1859, SS Eagle sank after colliding with a sailing boat, the Pladda, whilst en route from Glasgow to Londonderry with a general cargo, two hundred sheep and fifty four passengers. Eleven lives were lost. The SS Eagle ceramics, which were discovered by Oban-based diver and maritime explorer Graeme Bruce and team in July 2024, were made by Glasgow-based Bell's Pottery. Bell's Pottery was established by brothers John and Matthew Perston Bell in late 1840 or 1841. The site at the corner of Stafford Street and Pulteney Street was close to the Forth & Clyde Canal which was used to transport goods and raw materials. According to the Scottish Pottery Society, Bell's Pottery export wares have been found as far afield as South America, the Far East, Australia and Canada. The last piece of Bell's Pottery was probably made around 1912. In the 19th century, Glasgow was a major centre for the production of ceramics and rivalled the Staffordshire potteries. Bell's Pottery itself is recognised as arguably the most internationally significant producer of ceramic wares in Scotland at the time. The lack of surviving pottery from Glasgow's industrial ceramics period, which spanned three centuries from 1748 to the mid 1980's, makes the SS Eagle's ceramic tableware nationally significant. The SS Eagle collection features ceramics destined for trade and exhibition in Londonderry, Northern Island, and artefacts from the ship's galley. Exhibits include seven plates and a bowl, a teapot lid and two bottles which still hold 'sparkling water' in addition to a decanter and bell. Complementing the SS Eagle ceramics, 'Beneath the Waves' also features cups and plates from the Scottish Maritime Museum's own national maritime heritage collection as well as four vessels dating back to the Roman Empire on loan from North Ayrshire Heritage Centre. Eva Bukowska, Exhibitions and Events Officer at the Scottish Maritime Museum, said: "We are really excited to host the first showing of these fascinating ceramics recovered from SS Eagle. The vessel also has a significance for the Museum as it was built by Alexander Denny, who was the brother of William Denny, whose test tank is now home to our second collection in Dumbarton." Graeme Bruce added: "Diving has been my great passion for 35 years. For me, a shipwreck is a 'time capsule' hidden from view over time by the sea. The privilege of being able to explore and connect with the past is beyond description. Enabling the artefacts from shipwrecks like this Bell's Pottery collection to then have a new life on show for everyone to learn from and appreciate is so important. Connecting people with a heritage like this means everything to me and those I dive with." 'Beneath the Waves' exhibition has been curated in collaboration with renowned underwater photographer, marine conservationist and writer Lawson Wood; diver, maritime explorer and retired engineer Graeme Bruce; and Ayrshire underwater artist and writer Christina Riley. In the exhibition, Lawson Wood, who enjoyed his first scuba dive aged 11 years, draws on 60 years of underwater photography. His images reveal the captivating world of marine life and range from colourful tropical fish and seals to corals and anemones. Christina Riley's work focuses on the small details of complex and beautiful marine ecosystems. The exhibition features a selection of photographs and pencil drawings created during her time as a snorkelling-artist-in-residence at the Argyll Hope Spot. Part of the global Mission Blue initiative led by the renowned oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle, the Hope Spots project highlights areas critical to the health of the ocean. Other Hope Spots include the Galapagos Islands and the Great Barrier Reef. Visitors can also learn more about freediving and how this ancient practice has advanced our understanding of marine archaeology and conservation. 'Beneath the Waves' runs from Saturday, June 7 to Saturday, September 13. Admission to 'Beneath the Waves' is included in Museum admission. The museum is open daily from 10am until 5pm. Up to three children go FREE with each Adult/Concession ticket.
IOL News
26-05-2025
- General
- IOL News
The Four Horsemen of divorce: insights from love researchers to save your relationship
It's natural to feel frustrated occasionally in a relationship. However, when typical grievances evolve into harmful criticism, the bond between partners can suffer. Image: Diva Plavalaguna /pexels If you and your partner struggle to communicate, you're not alone. Relationships can feel like an uphill battle when arguments pile up and moments of connection become rare. Maybe it feels like there's no way to break the cycle of misunderstandings, hurt feelings, and frustration. But what if the key to saving your relationship lies in avoiding a few critical pitfalls? Love researchers John and Julie Gottman, founders of the renowned Gottman Institute, have studied relationships for decades. Their research has identified four destructive communication habits they call the "Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse" of relationships. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ If left unaddressed, the presence of behaviours such as criticism, defensiveness, stonewalling, and contempt can predict divorce with an accuracy exceeding 90%. Understanding and addressing these behaviours could help you build a healthier, happier partnership. Defensiveness shifts the focus away from the issue and onto your partner, making them feel invalidated. Image: Alex Green/ Pexels 1. Criticism: The habit of attacking your partner We all get frustrated sometimes, but when normal complaints turn into toxic criticism, it can damage your relationship. Criticism targets your partner's character rather than focusing on the specific issue at hand. For example: 'You never listen to me. You always care more about your friends than me.' Words like 'never' and 'always' generalise and make your partner feel attacked, leading to defensiveness (another horseman). Instead, try constructive communication. Focus on how you feel and what you need: 'I feel hurt when I don't feel heard. Can we set aside time to talk?' By avoiding blame and emphasising your feelings, you can bring up concerns without turning them into a personal attack. 2. Defensiveness: The shield that blocks accountability When your partner brings up a problem, do you find yourself immediately defending your actions? Defensiveness is a natural response to criticism, but it can escalate conflict and prevent resolution. Defensiveness shifts the focus away from the issue and onto your partner, making them feel invalidated. Instead of reacting defensively, speaking with relationship coach Kim Polinder suggests taking the '1% test': Ask yourself: 'Is there even 1% truth in what they're saying?' If so, acknowledge it: 'You're right, I should have planned better. I'm sorry.' This small step toward accountability can create space for empathy and problem-solving. 3. Stonewalling: The silent shutdown Stonewalling happens when one partner emotionally withdraws during an argument. Maybe they stop responding, physically turn away, or leave the room entirely. While it might seem like they're trying to avoid escalating the fight, this shutdown only deepens the divide. Stonewalling often happens when someone feels overwhelmed. According to the Gottmans, it's critical to recognise when you or your partner needs a timeout to de-escalate tension. However, taking a break doesn't mean ignoring the issue. Take deep breaths, listen to music, or go for a walk to calm your emotions. Image: cottonbro studio/pexels
Yahoo
15-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Divers find Glasgow pottery in shipwreck off the coast of Scotland
DIVERS have found a cargo of Glasgow pottery in a shipwreck which was discovered off the west coast of Scotland. Graeme Bruce, 65, from Oban made the discovery in July 2024, a mile from Lamlash Bay on the Isle of Arran the BBC reports. The wreck, believed to be the SS Eagle, was littered with artefacts including pieces of Bell's Pottery which was first produced in Glasgow in the 1840s. READ NEXT: The company was established at the corner of Stafford Street and Pulteney Street just north of the city centre by brothers John and Matthew Perston Bell. The SS Eagle was on its way to Northern Ireland when it sank in 1859 after colliding with another ship, killing 11 people. Graeme, a retired engineer, and the team of seven other divers, discovered the wreckage when they were about 53 metres below sea-level the BBC reports. READ NEXT: According to the Scottish Pottery Society, the last piece made by Bell's Pottery was in around 1912, though a Gazette notice for the dissolution of the company did not appear until 1923. Exported items have been found in South America, Australia and Canada, among others.
Yahoo
07-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Iowa puppy mills again ranked among the biggest violators
This dog was photographed by USDA inspectors in January 2023 at a kennel operated by Wuanita Swedlund of Iowa. (USDA photo courtesy of Bailing Out Benji.) Eight Iowa dog breeders were cited for regulatory violations in the fourth quarter of 2023, with Iowa again ranked as one of the states with the highest number of violators. Between Oct. 1, 2024, and Dec. 31, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture cited eight Iowa breeders for violations of federal regulations, according to data compiled and analyzed by the Iowa animal-welfare organization Bailing Out Benji. The number of violators resulted in Iowa placing third among the states — behind Ohio and Wisconsin — that had the highest number of violators in the fourth quarter. According to the analysis by Bailing Out Benji, the No. 1 violation cited by USDA inspections, nationally, in the fourth quarter of 2024 pertained to veterinary care for dogs, which accounted for 48% of all violations cited. Among the 50 states, Iowa has the fourth-highest number of USDA-licensed pet breeders and brokers, with 263 such businesses now operating in the state. The Iowa breeders cited for violations in the fourth quarter of 2024 include: John and Orla Nisley of Rolling Organic Acres in Edgewood: This business was cited for a violation related to an attempted inspection on Oct. 30, 2024. The inspector arrived at the kennel at 10:45 a.m. and 'spoke to the licensee who stated they are not available for inspection today and no other facility representative is available. Failure to provide access to the facility, animals, and records for inspection is a serious violation of the Animal Welfare Act and regulations,' the inspector's report states. The inspector was able to gain entry on Nov. 12, 2024, after which Rolling Organic Acres was cited for four additional violations pertaining to records; cleaning, sanitizing, housekeeping and pest control, and veterinary care. At the time, the kennel's paperwork indicated it had 42 adult dogs on hand, but a count of the animals showed there were only 13 adult dogs, creating some uncertainty as to the whereabouts of the other 29 dogs. The inspector also noted that enclosures used to house 12 adult dogs had an excessive accumulation of hair and 'brown, dusty organic debris' coating the top of the enclosures, and two of the enclosures had a heavy buildup of cobwebs. The inspector also reported the kennel's attending veterinarian had not been to the kennel in the previous six months, as required, and was overdue for an on-site visit. In addition, six adult dogs did not have a complete physical examination by the attending veterinarian every 12 months as required. The dogs had last been examined in September 2023. At the time, the kennel had 13 dogs on hand. Rolling Organic Acres recently canceled its USDA license and has, to date, not procured another license. This same kennel was cited for violations in the first quarter of 2023. According to Bailing Out Benji, Rolling Organic Acres sells to a pet store in New Jersey. Wuanita and Glen Swedlund of Farmington: This kennel was cited for three noncritical violations during a routine inspection on Dec. 19, 2024. The violations were related to the attending veterinarian and inadequate veterinary care; watering of animals; and cleaning, sanitization, housekeeping and pest control. The inspector reported the kennel did not have the equipment on hand that was necessary to groom a recently acquired female bichon and stated that 'the dog has heavily matted fur on all four legs and tail … This breed of dog requires regular grooming, and although recently acquired by the licensee, the dog appears to not have been groomed for several months.' In one enclosure that was being used to house three adult dogs, there was an overturned water bowl and the dogs had no access to potable water. The inspector also reported that the sheltered portion of one animal enclosure was 'heavily contaminated with fecal material' covering 80% of the floor. At the time, the kennel had eight adult dogs on hand. The Swedlunds have a history of violations dating back to her licensing in 2023, including violations in the first quarter of 2024 and the fourth quarter of 2023. In December 2023, a USDA inspector visited a dog-breeding kennel located in the Van Buren County town of Cantril. The business was operating on property owned by Steve Kruse, one of Iowa's larger dog breeders, but was doing business under a license held by Wuanita Swedlund. The inspector reported that in November 2023, a French bulldog named Bethany gave birth to four puppies, three of which were found dead within days. Swedlund allegedly indicated to the inspector that 'the puppies must have gotten too cold and passed away.' Three other puppies, born to a rottweiler, were also found dead at the kennel, with Swedlund allegedly telling inspectors 'they must have gotten too cold and died.' In addition, a puppy born to Megan, a sheepdog, had to be euthanized after a dog in a nearby enclosure chewed through the wall into the puppy's enclosure and tore the flesh from one leg, leaving the bone exposed. A short time later, a sheepdog puppy from the same litter was determined to be missing. 'The licensee states they did find a single bone and assumed Megan ate her puppy,' the inspector reported. In February 2024, a state inspector from the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship visited the facility and found additional violations related to inadequate veterinary care. A state inspector wrote in her report: 'Discussed the need to go down in dog numbers to adequately care for dogs on property.' Waunita Swedlund and IDALS later reached an agreement whereby she agreed to downsize her Cantril operation to no more than 30 adult dogs. Bailing Out Benji reports that it has records of the Swedlunds selling animals to pet stores in New York and Oregon. Heath Meyers of Century Farm Puppies in Grundy Center: At the time of this Oct. 22, 2024, inspection, Meyers was cited for a direct violation related to dog enclosures and for one noncritical violation pertaining to the method of identification of animals. The inspector identified one adult female bichon, named Frisky Snowball, that had two toes on her right rear foot stuck in the flooring of her cage. 'The dog was panting with tail wagging, the tail wagging stopped when the facility representative was removing the stuck toes,' the inspector reported. 'The dog was freed from the flooring by a facility representative approximately two minutes later. When the inspector examined the toes, the dog pulled back from the inspector's touch, likely due to tenderness… The dog had a mild limp and was bearing some weight on that foot.' A worker at the kennel told the inspector incidents of that kind occurred 'about two times a year,' with dogs' toes becoming trapped in the flooring. At the time of the inspection, Century Farm had 154 dogs and puppies on hand. Century Farm was also cited for violations in the first three quarters of 2024 and throughout 2023. Eli Schrock of Hillview Kennels in Drakesville: This kennel was cited for two noncritical violations during a routine inspection that took place on Oct. 24, 2024. The violations were tied to incompatible groupings of dogs and cleaning, sanitizing, housekeeping and pest control. The inspector reported that the indoor portion of two separate dog enclosures was 'heavily contaminated with fecal material.' In both enclosures, the fecal matter had been 'flattened and smeared across the floor when the dogs walked through it,' and the material was covering roughly half the floor in one enclosure and 80% of the floor in the other. At the time, Hillview Kennels had 40 dogs and puppies on hand. Hillview Kennels was last cited for violations in 2022. Floyd and Lisa Klocke of Floyd Klocke Farm in Coon Rapids: This kennel was cited for one noncritical violation during a Dec. 3, 2024, inspection. The inspector reported that five 10-week-old yellow labs had no water available to them in their enclosure. The puppies were reportedly given water at 9:30 a.m. that day, and at 1:30 p.m., the water bowl was observed to be upside down. The puppies were immediately given water, the inspector reported, adding that 'some did not drink while others drank normally.' At the time, Floyd Klocke Farms had 14 dogs and puppies on hand. Judy and Gale Dorothy of Stockport: This kennel was cited for one noncritical violation during a routine inspection on Nov. 21, 2024, pertaining to records that indicated a litter of kittens was sold in August 2024, despite there being no record of an adult cat on the premises at that time. There were 46 dogs and puppies on hand at the time of the inspection. Julie Krause of Buttercream Ranch in Algona: On Oct. 23, 2024, this kennel was cited for five noncritical violations during an inspection. The violations were tied to minimum-age requirements for animals sold, veterinary care and animal enclosures. The inspector reported that Buttercream Ranch sold 17 puppies from five litters and sent them home with their new owners before the puppies were eight weeks old, placing them at risk of health problems. Also, the kennel's attending veterinarian had not performed the required on-site visits, with the kennel having no record of any such visit since at least August 2023. In addition, 14 adult dogs had not had their required annual physical examination by the attending veterinarian, and Buttercream Ranch could not provide medical records for three dogs named Lottie, Otis and Dexter. At the time, the kennel had 19 dogs and puppies on hand. Ross and Valorie Craig of Dunroven Farms in Newell: On Oct. 2, 2024, this kennel was cited for four noncritical violations during a routine inspection. The violations were related to the attending veterinarian and inadequate veterinary care, dog enclosures, and cleaning, sanitization, housekeeping, and pest control. The inspector reported that a female cat named Poppyseed had a coat that was matted with fecal matter along her lower back, across her spine and around her tail. The inspector also reported that the staff at Dunroven Farms was checking on some of the cats every other day rather than a minimum of once daily. A cat named Snowy exhibited signs of a 'mild head tilt' — a potential sign of an underlying health issue that could result in the pain or distress — that had not been reported to the attending veterinarian. In addition, litter boxes were not being spot cleaned on a daily basis to remove excrement. At the time, the kennel had 36 cats and kittens on hand. Dunroven Farms was also cited for violations in the second quarter of 2024.
