Comments on: Peter Bellerby, Globemaker https://spitalfieldslife.com/2022/02/11/peter-bellerby-globemaker-o/ In the midst of life I woke to find myself living in an old house beside Brick Lane in the East End of London Sat, 18 Jun 2022 19:34:13 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Marcia Howard https://spitalfieldslife.com/2022/02/11/peter-bellerby-globemaker-o/#comment-1467926 Sat, 18 Jun 2022 19:34:13 +0000 https://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=190608#comment-1467926 Wonderful!

]]> By: Anders Bellis https://spitalfieldslife.com/2022/02/11/peter-bellerby-globemaker-o/#comment-1449371 Sun, 13 Feb 2022 21:03:06 +0000 https://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=190608#comment-1449371 In this day and age, when so much is becoming digitalised, including our maps of the world, we really do need talented, dedicated people like Mr. Bellerby and his staff. I applaud the development of computer technology, but I do think that if we abandon other crafts, other technologies, we lose important and sometimes better ways to understand, for example, our world. Like in this case. There is nothing comparable to a skilfully made globe if one wants a clear sense of what our planet is like, of the actual proportions of countries and continents as compared to each other and the planet as a whole, and as a fascinating and inspiring tool for educating children about these things (as I have had occasion to notice in real life). I salute Mr. Bellerby and his staff!

]]> By: Amanda https://spitalfieldslife.com/2022/02/11/peter-bellerby-globemaker-o/#comment-1449255 Sat, 12 Feb 2022 10:38:29 +0000 https://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=190608#comment-1449255 Thank you GA. Such a calming, satisfying article with superb photos portraying the contentment Peter has created for himself and the artists in his stunning workshop. The ‘fish’ pegged out to dry behind his head are the segmented gores, l am pleased to learn.

This is a skill l would enjoy seeing a video of the step by step process and a future GA article where each artist describes their background and journey to globemaking.

I have a fascination for globes, especially illuminated ones when the rest of the lights in the sitting room are switched off.

]]> By: Jane https://spitalfieldslife.com/2022/02/11/peter-bellerby-globemaker-o/#comment-1449232 Sat, 12 Feb 2022 04:36:46 +0000 https://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=190608#comment-1449232 How uplifting! The best and only way to look at our lovely planet Earth. A true gift and thank you!

]]> By: Robin https://spitalfieldslife.com/2022/02/11/peter-bellerby-globemaker-o/#comment-1449215 Sat, 12 Feb 2022 01:12:43 +0000 https://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=190608#comment-1449215 So fantastic to see Peter Bellerby and his fellow young globemakers making this ancient craft relevant to today. Such visually sumptuous photographs, too!

]]> By: gkbowood https://spitalfieldslife.com/2022/02/11/peter-bellerby-globemaker-o/#comment-1449179 Fri, 11 Feb 2022 17:08:18 +0000 https://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=190608#comment-1449179 Finally! Some refreshing news about people reviving lost skills and strengthening my awe of all crafts people the world over. Thank you for visiting the workshop and sharing the photos.

]]> By: Leana Pooley https://spitalfieldslife.com/2022/02/11/peter-bellerby-globemaker-o/#comment-1449176 Fri, 11 Feb 2022 15:41:25 +0000 https://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=190608#comment-1449176 I really enjoyed this piece. What an enterprising person Peter Bellerby is.

]]> By: Achim https://spitalfieldslife.com/2022/02/11/peter-bellerby-globemaker-o/#comment-1449150 Fri, 11 Feb 2022 08:58:49 +0000 https://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=190608#comment-1449150 An amazing story, this manufacture of globes. I like the fact that Peter also takes care of restoring old cars. I really envy him!

Love & Peace
ACHIM

]]> By: Cherub https://spitalfieldslife.com/2022/02/11/peter-bellerby-globemaker-o/#comment-1449141 Fri, 11 Feb 2022 06:31:10 +0000 https://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=190608#comment-1449141 About 5 years ago I had the pleasure of visiting Florence for a few days, we went to the Galileo Museum which showed how globes were originally made back in his time. It was absolutely fascinating.

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