Monthly Archive: July 2003

Floyd Sculpted Figures Show

Floyd Sculpted Figures Show

As previously announced, Stevenson Entertainment are in the process of making available several sculpted figures inspired by Pink Floyd’s The Wall. The figures will be shown publically at the San Diego Comic Con in a few weeks time on 17th-20th July 2003. Hugo Stevenson of Stevenson Entertainment said “we will have a huge Wall built with display cases with the maquette prototypes inside.” “They should be in retail by the end of October/beginning of November.”...

Emily Tries But Misunderstands?

Emily Tries But Misunderstands?

It would appear that the legendary Pink Floyd song from Relics “See Emily Play” was written about a young lady – at the time – called Emily Young. Emily is now an accomplished 51 year-old sculptor whose pieces include Angel Head, Dancing Green Torso, and Crouching Angel. She comes from a family of artists, writers and politicians and was brought up in London, Rome and Wiltshire. The song written by Barrett portrays Emily as somebody...

Grantchester Meadows to be dug up?

Grantchester Meadows to be dug up?

The beautifully scenic meadows or Grantchester are a proposed site for housing development under the Labour government in England and, in particular, the Deputy Prime Minister, John “Two jags” Prescott. According to The Guardian newspaper, “The meadows, part of a world heritage site and among Europe’s most cherished vistas, are feared to be under threat by a scheme to build 1,000 houses on a mile-long strip of land on their edge.” “How sad,” the rock...