Richard Dick Tapestries
Description: Reflecting the world around them, fourteen writers offer different styles of unforgettable storytelling and inspiring non-fiction prose, these are the opening passages of fourteen classic works of literature. They range from Homer's The Iliad, The Art of War to Lincoln's “The Gettysburg Address” to the famous lines from Dickens' A tale of Two Cities: "It was the best of times; it was the worst of times..."
Description: Richard Alva Cavett is an American television personality, comedian and former talk show host notable for his conversational style and in-depth discussions. He appeared regularly on nationally broadcast television in the United States for five decades, from the 1960s through the 2000s.
Description: The Dick Turpin Highwayman Design is inspired by Richard O'Sullivan's portrayal of the infamous horse thief and highwayman Richard 'Dick' Turpin. Hanged for horse theft in 1739, the criminal exploits of Dick Turpin became highly romanticised in the following centuries which ultimately led to the Richard O'Sullivan starring swashbuckling TV adventure which ran for 4 series in the late 70s, early 80s.
