Reader Eric Sangwine sends in a Christmas card design that he’s used amongst family and friends. Inspired by a certain seasonal work of genius, it should help you get into the festive spirit:
You can see a couple more of Eric’s wonderful illustrations (though not McGoangall-related) here.
My I take this opportunity to wish everybody a wonderful Christmas and a disaster-free new year!
the works of William McGonagall have often been portrayed as NOT QUITE THE THING, however given aside the fact that all original thinkers where ostrasised in their time maybe it is now time to reassess his contribution to our heritage.
From she who is “Not a Robot”…..
I would like to know if the dubiously talented Mr. McGonagall was related to a family called Leys. My husband had a relation of that name who was the spitting image of him. I feel there must be some connection. (He was a bit odd as well…..)
Cheers,
Loretta.