World of Pont
@PontWorld
Celebrating the work of the great @PunchBooks cartoonist Pont (Graham Laidler, 1908-1940). The British Character, Popular Misconceptions and much much more
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It’s Eric Ravilious’ birthday today - he was born in Acton #OTD in 1903, although he spent his young life in Eastbourne after his family moved to #Sussex. It’s wonderful there are so many of us who continue to appreciate his work. Long may it continue!
#PONT on the British abroad, from 11 November 1936: THE BRITISH CHARACTER - ABSOLUTE INDISPENSABILITY OF BACON AND EGGS FOR BREAKFAST #travel #holidays #breakfast
#PONT summer fun from 16 June 1937: THE BRITISH CHARACTER - FONDNESS FOR CRICKET #cricket #EnglandCricket #TestCricket #summer
#PONT summer fun from 30 June 1937: THE BRITISH CHARACTER - IMPORTANCE OF BEING ATHLETIC #tennis #sport #athletic
My cartoon @thetimes Saturday. Prints available from timescartoons.co.uk
#PONT summer fun, from the 1933 @PunchBooks Summer Number: "I ALWAYS WISH I'D GONE INTO THJE NAVY. I JUST REVEL IN THE LIFE AT SEA.2 #cruise #sailing #summer
#PONT summer fun, from 8 August 1934: "I DO HOPE YOU'LL ALL EXCUSE JUST A SIMPLE PICNIC." #picnic #summer
The week in toons from @thetimes #Starmer #RoyalTrain #NavyBoss #Banknotes
#PONT at #Wimbledon, from 20 June 1938: WIMBLEDON WAYS #tennis