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New York Times
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Times
From Roman London, a Jigsaw Puzzle for the Ages
The jigsaw puzzles that Han Li assembles at the Museum of London Archaeology, or M.O.L.A., are as bewildering as a Latin riddle. Mr. Li, a building-material specialist at the institution, has spent much of the year laying out 'thousands upon thousands upon thousands' of fragments of painted wall plaster that date to the early Roman occupation of the area around London, which began in A.D. 43. Mr. Li's task would confound even jigsaw buffs. The cardboard puzzles familiar from summer camp had straight edges and corners, and you could work from the outside in. The delicate fragments that Mr. Li and his team of conservators are refashioning have irregular edges and form no apparent border. Pieces are embellished with images of lyres, candelabras, flowers, white cranes and native plants. One is illustrated with the face of a woman in tears, recognizable by her Flavian-period (A.D. 69 to 96) hairstyle. Four years ago, the plaster was recovered during an excavation at a construction site in Southwark, just south of the Thames. The scraps filled 120 assorted boxes. Mr. Li's job is to carefully arrange, categorize and restore the original artwork. The frescoes that have emerged, the most colossal of which measures 16 feet by 10 feet, were hidden from view for more than 1,800 years. The museum's haul of discarded Roman-era plaster is the largest ever amassed in the English capital. Rob Symmons, the curator of the extravagant Fishbourne Roman Palace in West Sussex, called the site 'a discovery of the first magnitude.' It is not unusual for painted wall plaster to be recovered from Roman archaeological sites, but rarely is it found in quantities that it was in Southwark, he said: 'Also, it's unusual for excavators to have the time and expertise to attempt reconstructions like the one that Han undertook.' Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
First look at new shop coming to Swindon's Designer Outlet
A new shop is coming soon to the Swindon Designer Outlet. Hoardings with pictures of happy families and the brand name Ravensburger currently cover an empty unit near Regis and in the McArthurGlen retail village. The front doors feature a design with jigsaw pieces, dice, and player counters, and a sign that promises the store will be 'Opening Soon'. Be the first to know with the Swindon Advertiser! 📱 💡 Our flash sale brings the latest local happenings directly to you. Save over 50% on an annual subscription now. 🔗 #SpecialOffer — Swindon Advertiser (@swindonadver) July 4, 2025 Ravensburger is a German game, puzzle and toy company, publishing house, and market leader in the jigsaw puzzle market. Its games include Dingbats, Disney Lorcana, Enchanted Forest, Java, Journey Through Europe, Labyrinth, Lotus, Malefiz, Reversi, Scotland Yard, Take It Easy, and Top Secret Spies. Recommended reading Beauty department returns to town as cafe reopening is 'coming soon' Store leaving prominent town centre location in move to Designer Outlet Charity shop says goodbye after over 30 years in the community This latest addition to the Rodbourne shopping hub follows shoe sellers Crocs opening a store near the North Entrance and stationery experts Smiggle planning a move into the Outlet from the town centre. Its summer sale is currently on, offering up to 60 per cent off the recommended retail price, and ends in the next few days. Earlier this month, staff and customers sweltered as the air conditioning system for several stores broke down, though the Outlet has reassured visitors that that problem has now been resolved.
Times
20-06-2025
- Business
- Times
A century of board games and sustainability with Kate Gibson
Running a company can be all fun and games when you're in the business of jigsaw puzzles and Sherlock Holmes board games. For Kate Gibson, managing director of Gibsons Games, this blend of heritage, creativity and entertainment makes leading the London-based games company a unique and fulfilling experience. 'We're lucky we do something that is fun,' Gibson said. 'There's nothing like being involved in the start of a puzzle or a game. What's it going to be like? What's the packaging going to be like? And actually seeing that on the shelf, it's a really incredible feeling.' Gibsons Games was founded in 1919 by Harry Percy Gibson, her great-grandfather, and has remained a family-run business for more than a century. The company recorded almost £6 million in sales in 2024 and recently expanded into the US market, where it launched jigsaw puzzles in Barnes & Noble, the US bookshop company.
Associated Press
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
SpeedPuzzlingTips.com Refresh: Easier Access for Speed Puzzling, Jigsaw Puzzle Players
Newly updated website offers 100+ informative articles useful to jigsaw puzzle and speed puzzling players of all skill levels. 'We built to be a resource that speaks to the joy and challenge of jigsaw puzzles. The updated website reflects our dedication to supporting the growing speed puzzling community.'— Missy Walker WINTER GARDEN, FL, UNITED STATES, May 27, 2025 / / -- A new, refreshed look to the website was released this week. Known for information about speed puzzling and jigsaw puzzles, the revamped website makes finding information about this hobby easier. Using feedback from the puzzle community, the site was enhance to include over 100 articles written by fellow puzzle enthusiasts, easier to navigate tools and more. This website is an online resource for tips, tricks, and ideas to enhance playing a jigsaw puzzle. The revamped includes hundreds of tips and advice for puzzle players. Whether a seasoned pro or just starting out, this website caters to puzzle enthusiasts. With its user-friendly interface and easy navigation, finding the information about playing jigsaw puzzles has never been easier. What's new on the site: - 100+ articles featuring jigsaw puzzle strategies, community engagement and expert advice. - Event coverage of major jigsaw puzzle competitions across the country. - User-friendly page layout - Tips and guides to help jigsaw puzzle players improve solving times. - New sorting, edge-finding, timing and other techniques for jigsaw puzzle playing. - Fresh ideas for family puzzle nights, team challenges, and puzzle-themed fun. 'The site was built to be a resource that speaks to the joy and challenge of jigsaw puzzles,' says Missy Walker, an editor for the site. 'The relaunch reflects the dedication to supporting the growing speed puzzling community with content that's both helpful and fun.' What sets apart from other puzzle websites is the focus on community. The articles are written by puzzle players for puzzle players, making it a truly authentic and valuable resource. From tips on how to improve speed and accuracy to ideas for hosting a community own puzzle events, this website digs deep into the world of jigsaw puzzles. Plus, regular updates and new content is being added weekly. The site is free to explore and is exclusively dedicated to speed puzzling and jigsaw puzzles. Keeping to the theme of the community, does donate puzzles to upcoming puzzle competitions. With an easy to fill out form on the site, jigsaw puzzle clubs, speed puzzle clubs and other community puzzle clubs can submit requests for puzzles to use at events. 'Being part of the puzzle community is important,' said Walker. 'We look at every request and see how to help. With a number of resources at our fingertips, the chance to offer puzzles, donations and arrange other opportunities so puzzle players can enjoy their competitions is possible. Do consider filling out the form on the website and sharing what might need for the next puzzle event.' offers tips and valuable advice help enhance and enjoy a jigsaw puzzle experience. Visit today and join the growing community of speed puzzlers from around the world. Missy Walker Speed Puzzling Tips [email protected] Visit us on social media: LinkedIn Instagram Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
