The object as symbol
Your name:
Clare Gibson
Entry:
A symbolic interpretation of the toy motor car and its significance suggests that the object denotes the metaphorical vehicle in which its owner might have wished to undertake life's journey, and t
Consumerism and hidden dangers in the home
Your name:
Liane Ward
Entry:
I was fascinated by the fact that this object was taken from the childs home. It lead me to think of what objects might be lurking in our homes that are potentially dangerous.
History in lead and lead poisoning in history
Entry:
NRIAGU, J. 2009. History in lead and lead poisoning in history. Abstract in R. T. Watson, M. Fuller, M. Pokras, and W. G. Hunt (Eds.).
Did no-one notice the pun?
Your name:
Steve Cross
Entry:
It is news to me that there is a condition called 'Pica' that causes people to chew. Did anyone spot the hidden Pokemon reference?
Childs Play
Your name:
Gemma Moore
Entry:
It would be interesting to explore the social / psychological importance of play on child development.
JFK death
Your name:
Natasha McEnroe
Entry:
The car reminded me of the car that John F Kennedy was shot in. By coincidence, this case happened in 1963, the same year as the assassination.
Henry King
Your name:
Natasha McEnroe
Entry:
Henry King
The Chief Defect of Henry King
Was chewing little bits of String.
At last he swallowed some which tied
Itself in ugly Knots inside.
Original Photograph of Toy Car from Great Ormond Street Hospital
Entry:
The photograph attached is a digital scan of the 'official' Great Ormond Street Hospital photograph taken in 1963 that was retrieved from the hospital archive.
Pica in a real family
Your name:
Felicity A. Brown
Entry:
I had not come across the definition of pica in this context before.
Ford Sunliner in films and TV
Entry:
A list of all appearances of the Ford Sunliner in film and TV.
(Images show films in alphabetical order)
