Background image by Cifotart.Edited in Photoshop by Lydia Ruth Martin. Over the next few months, we'll be taking an in-depth look at some of the iconic characters and landmarks of Exeter. This month we meet Gerald the Giraffe, who stars as the hologram on our £E1 note! Most Exonians know who Gerald is but do … Continue reading
Q&A image by Ann H. Edited in Photoshop by Lydia Ruth Martin. Meet the Team: Mel Shaw, Project Worker Each month we’ll introduce you to the individuals behind the pound sign, who are working hard to make the project not just a reality, but a resounding success! This month we caught up with part-time project … Continue reading
Warning: spoilers. Please note, I recommend that The Memory Wood (2020) be read without any prior knowledge of the plot; I knew nothing about it and I think this made Sam Lloyd's debut psychological crime thriller more, well, thrilling! The book does, however, deal with some potentially upsetting themes; if you are undecided about reading … Continue reading Book Review: The Memory Wood
Background image by Cifotart. Edited in Photoshop by Lydia Ruth Martin. We all know what the basic premise of crowdfunding is, but did you know that there are many early forms of crowdfunding associated with historical landmarks and people? With Exeter Pound’s Going Digital Campaign drawing to a close (it’s not too late to pledge, … Continue reading
Q&A image by Ann H. Edited in Photoshop by Lydia Ruth Martin. Meet the Team: Martyn Goss, Director Each month we’ll introduce you to the individuals behind the pound sign who are working hard to make the project not just a reality but a resounding success! This month I caught up with Exeter Pound Director, … Continue reading
Q&A image by Ann H.Edited in Photoshop by Lydia Ruth Martin. Meet the Team: Nicki Carter, Volunteer Each month we’ll introduce you to the individuals behind the pound who are working hard to make the project not just a reality but a resounding success! This month I caught up with volunteer project worker Nicki Carter … Continue reading
Background image by Cifotart. Edited in Photoshop by Lydia Ruth Martin. Over the next few months, we'll be taking an in-depth look at some of the iconic characters and landmarks of Exeter. This month, we explore the Devon County Prison for Debtors. Did you know that debtors’ prison was a gaol for poor people who … Continue reading
Artificial Intelligence is a hot topic right now with screenwriters exploring the function and personality of our robotic friends. These humanoids are simultaneously frightening and fascinating and therein lies the attraction; they walk, talk, perform complex tasks and some even appear to sense emotion. Our distrust of them, however, stems from the same characteristics. Are … Continue reading
Welcome to my portfolio! I am a freelance writer and artist studying MA English Literature at the University of Plymouth. My studies have initiated a love affair with books by authors like Herman Melville, while H. G. Wells and John Wyndham inspired the idea for my apocalyptic narrative. I lose myself in nature as well … Continue reading About Me
Lydia Ruth 