Why this Holocaust survivor has kept her prisoner tattoo
(Header image: BBC) We are used to thinking about the positive aspects of tattoos, as beautiful pieces of art which make the wearer and the artist proud, and are an important aspect of many tattoo fans’ identity.But identity can be as much the things that are forced upon you as the choices you make, and … Read more
Some offerings from the BBC
One of our favourite British institutions, the BBC, is a bit funny sometimes when it comes to tattoos. They can go months and months without a mention of it, then all in one week they’ll suddenly bring the noise with some really cool stuff! Over the last week, two really cool things in particular have … Read more
Sport Relief: Kobe Bryant Tattoo by Mike DeVries
So, it’s Sport Relief day over here in the UK. For those of you unaware, Sport Relief is a national fundraiser where people use any kind of sport to help raise money for charities in both the UK and third world countries. To be honest with you, I wasn’t going to post up anything about … Read more
Sally Feldt on Woman’s Hour.
Total Tattoo’s lovely Sally Feldt was on BBC Radio today- how cool! The Radio 4 show, titled Woman’s Hour, spoke a little about tattoos today, and had Sally there to show off some of her wisdom. I think the BBC can be fairly hit and miss when it comes to tattoos, though their coverage has … Read more
Rhod Gilbert: Tattoo Master? Don’t Count on it!
While I was doing my usual herp-derpin’ on the internet yesterday, I saw a great link from Steph Hesketh at Unique Canvas- cheers Steph! The link led me to a show from Rhod Gilbert’s new TV series on BBC Wales, where he does someone else’s job for the day. This week, he’s a tattooer! … Read more
Black Roses this Friday
Black Roses, the brand new one-off radio drama about Sophie Lancaster’s life and death (click here if you’re not too sure who she is), will be on what my dad calls a “wireless set” this week. The show, which is on BBC Radio 4 at 2.15 PM, will have spoken pieces from her mother, Sylvia, … Read more
Ian Parkin on on BBC Newcastle
Our mate Ian Parkin at Inkslingers, in Newcastle, was on the radio today talking about the dangers of DIY tattooing- great stuff! This is, of course, part of the BBC’s on-going focus on unlicensed tattooing, which overall has been quite successful, especially in contrast to some mainstream publications’ ideas on tattooing. The interview is quite … Read more
Pictures from the London Tattoo Convention!
If you went to this year’s London Tattoo Convention over the weekend, I hate you. Well, I don’t, but I am extremely jealous. I’ve heard nothing but brilliant things from friends who were there, and I can’t believe university has made me miss out again (next year I’ll rock it, don’t worry ;) ). For … Read more
Update on the Sophie Lancaster Foundation
The Sophie Lancaster Foundation is a charity which we have supported and promoted for a while now on the site, so I’m more than happy to be able to let you guys know that Sylvia, Sophie’s mother, was on the radio today to update everyone on the foundation. As you may already know, the guys … Read more
BBC Supporting the Laws We Need: Finally!
Honestly, this news feels as if it’s come from nowhere, but it’s fantastic to see! The BBC has put their best reporters on the job to have a look at unlicensed tattooing, and how unsafe it can be. They’ve really pulled the boat out with this one, with an article, a few radio shows (one … Read more
Proud to be Different!
Loz is back with another great article for you all! Anyone who’s ever been treated differently because they may be a little "different" because of their tattoos will really appreciate this one :) The other day I found myself watching Holby City, now I never usually watch stuff like this because, to be honest, I … Read more
