After the snows….Snowdrops

 Snowdrops strong and well

We have had a real mix of weather this last two weeks.  On the  22nd February I posted some images of the Snowdrops in Shipley Woods.  Glorious as they were I felt that I had timed my visit whilst they were still displaying well….though some blooms were just turning brown at the edges.   Since then we have gales, rains, thick frosts and of course snow. Snow that covered these snowdrops in a thick blanket.  The thaw is now well set in and the snow all but gone, so I was surprised to find that instead of suffering, the snow seems to have had a refreshing effect….the carpet of white standing fresh, proud and white once more as you can witness above.

But Snowdrops have caught the artistic imagination for centuries. This Victorian Greetings Card published by Raphael Tuck and Sons is one such example. The company always looked at ways of maximising sales….so this card was printed with various  messages on the reverse.  Christmas Greetings, Everyday Best Wishes and also in this case Easter Greetings… 3 sales from one design.

Card from David Oakes Card Collection

9th March

(C) David Oakes 2018