About the Background Used on this Site

I have received some email from people asking me what the background fuchsia is that is shown on every page on the site.

The background image was initially an outline drawing of Wessex Belle which I think I copied from one of our year books.

The Wessex Belle original is a water colour which was commissioned as an eighteenth birthday present for the eldest daughter of one of our members.  It is now hanging in her lounge.

The artist is David Marl and it was drawn and painted in 1987.

I have to admit that I did not know the full history of the background, or its significance until I asked.  I had considered changing the background at some point, but I think it will stay where it is at least for the next year or so.  Besides, it is now a form of trademark for the site.