Jules

Joined February 2018

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Tall Irish woman. Amateur writer and photographer.

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The Virgin Queen and the Reputation She Crafted
Elizabeth l, in her 1558 pre-coronation speech, laid the foundations for the reputations she wished to craft for herself, and focused on asserting herself as the rightful heir. Many years of unrest precede her: religious turmoil which has led to social and political disorder. There are other, more preferred male ‘throne contenders’. In a patriarchal world, her first address is a balancing act - she must concede to her gender, whilst portraying herself as authoritative and strong (like her father) and as the rightful monarch.
By Julesabout a month ago in FYI
Wollstonecraft: A Philosophers Argument for Equal Rights
Wollstonecraft, in her publication 'A Vindication of the Rights of Woman' (1792), not only advocates for equal rights for women, but discusses potential outcomes. “Let woman share the rights and she will emulate the virtues of man; for she must grow more perfect when emancipated, or justify the authority that chains such a weak being to her duty”. Wollstonecraft clearly states two outcomes should women, from childhood, receive the same education and nurturing as men and in turn not experience coercion towards a submissive character throughout their lives.
By Julesabout a month ago in Viva
How 'Shoes' (1886) shaped Van Gogh's reputation as an artist
‘Shoes’ (1886), is a perfect representation of the identity Vincent van Gogh wished to construct for himself through the earlier part of the 1880s. It is an example of the non conformist work produced by an artist who rejected the rules of academia and wished to be seen as unique and authentic.
By Julesabout a month ago in FYI
Feminism and it's part in the 1916 Easter Rising
The Easter Rising of 1916 saw the fusion of Irish Cultural Nationalism and the Irish Political Independence movement. True to the Gaelic Revival of the period, mythology, ideas and imagery of Irelands ancient past were utilized by participants of the Rising in order to garner support for their cause - at a time when the Irish people's consistent disillusion with British rule was rising in momentum.
By Julesabout a month ago in Journal
To Skellig
The boat could not be described as sturdy, as it carries us to the rock. Gulls overhead, swooping and crying. Surf hitting our faces, salt water on our lips.
By Jules2 months ago in Poets
Mary Watches
Along the lane and around the corner to the old church, Through gorse flowers and honeysuckle plume, I find her. She stands solitary, still, forever watching.
By Jules2 months ago in Poets
PrEP: HIV Prevention in a Pill?
So what is PrEP? Essentially, it is a pre-exposure treatment (brand name Truvada) containing the medicines tenofovir and emtricitabine, which together help prevent the HIV virus taking hold and spreading. HIV as we know is particularly fucking nasty - destroying the white blood cells known as T-Cells and in turn reprogramming and replicating them, which then (if untreated) leads to severely weakened immune systems for PLWH (People Living with HIV). Without calling upon a science degree - (which I don't have) - in layman terms, the treatment allows for a coating around the cellular structure, which in turn stops the HIV virus from entering the cells and establishing infection.
By Jules3 years ago in Filthy
This Is What Happens When You Ghost Someone...
Note: This entire article could probably be summarised in the following way: ‘When you ghost someone, you make them feel like sh*t’. There is, however, a minimum word count enforced, so let's explore further...
By Jules3 years ago in Humans
5 (More) Derelict Buildings of Belfast
Wilton House, Belfast City Centre Most recently used as the administrative offices of the RNID, this four-storey Georgian townhouse was likely built in the 1830s and was originally two separate dwellings in this once highly affluent residential area. In 1894 the two homes were combined into a single property which was then established as a hotel, Hotel Metropole. With 14 guest rooms, stables and coach houses (no longer standing), it was regarded as a first-rate hotel until around 1900, when the Belfast Technical College was built, cutting off the hotel from the popular green nearby. The building has been owned by the Ulster Institute of the Deaf since 1907 however has lain vacant for several years.
By Jules3 years ago in Wander
5 Derelict Mansions of Northern Ireland
Ardavon House Built in the late 1800s by the deputy treasurer of County Antrim and former pawnbroker Samuel Trimble, and set in mature woodland, Ardavon retains its pillared entrance and many of its original Victorian features. The house (which surprisingly is not currently listed) and its 5.9 acres of grounds have, in recent years, been sold for a mere £2 million with permissions for building six additional dwellings on the land. However, despite work clearly having started on refurbishing the main house, the redevelopment of the site appears to now be at a halt and the house remains derelict and in a state of bad repair.
By Jules3 years ago in Wander
Derelict Northern Ireland - The Former HM Borstal
Borstal: "A custodian institution for young offenders" Recently sold for a mere £1.2 million, the site of the former HM Borstal is huge—covering 43 acres and with numerous buildings, including 27 homes and various outbuildings. The site, which was most recently owned by the Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS), was used as a prison officer training facility until 2015, and also housed the NIPS private museum and a dog training section, amongst other facilities. In 2016, due to budget pressures, the site was closed, listed for sale, and remained on the market until July 2018.
By Jules4 years ago in Wander
Abandoned Belfast—'Parklands'
Parklands now: The site is eerily tranquil and calm despite its location, and nature has most definitely started to take over—not only were the cherry blossom trees which are dotted about the grounds flourishing during the writer's visit, ivy is gradually seeping into the vacant building. Birdsong has replaced the sounds of busy everyday life which must once have filled the area and this, along with the signs of nature thriving without limitations, is in stark contrast to the bleak look of the building itself.
By Jules4 years ago in Photography

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The Virgin Queen and the Reputation She Crafted

Wollstonecraft: A Philosophers Argument for Equal Rights

How 'Shoes' (1886) shaped Van Gogh's reputation as an artist

Feminism and it's part in the 1916 Easter Rising

To Skellig

Mary Watches

PrEP: HIV Prevention in a Pill?

This Is What Happens When You Ghost Someone...

5 (More) Derelict Buildings of Belfast

5 Derelict Mansions of Northern Ireland

Derelict Northern Ireland - The Former HM Borstal

Abandoned Belfast—'Parklands'

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