Your Move

Being a damp and miserable day, Ithought I would try something new.

Theses are of course the lewis chessmen.

Individually hand-carved from walrus ivory, and numbering 93 pieces in total ? 82 of which are held by the British Museum, the remaining 11 by the National Museum of Scotland ? the Lewis Chessmen are world famous for their mysterious origins, unique design and curious, almost comical expressions, which range from moody kings to a frightened-looking warder biting down on his shield. They even made a cameo in the film Harry Potter and the Philosopher?s Stone.

So thats the one for today as I experiment.