Some responses on Twitter to news that our Founder and long-time Editor-in-Chief and Webmaster, George P. Landow, had passed away
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ews of Professor Landow's passing circulated widely on Twitter, and accumulated many heart and praying hands e-mojis in the process, as well as more comments in other people's Twitter streams. But some wrote brief messages in response to our initial announcement, and this is a representative sample of them.
Dr Ailsa Boyd @AilsaBoyd:
This is very sad. I've used @VictorianWeb regularly for over 20 years and it is a continually evolving, reliable, illuminating resource. What a testament of scholarship George Landow has left us with.
Antonella S. @asbrilli:
"Though the primary brain has been eclipsed, there is, in those who remain and who are gathered to remember and reactivate the spirit of the departed, a collective corona that still glows" (Hofstadter) Thanks Prof. Landow.
BSMGP @BSMGP:
We're so very sorry to hear this.
Lauren Conrad @Leisle93:
I still remember being 14 years old, discovering my absolute obsession with Victorian England and finding the treasure trove that is your website. Also, 16 years later, I've read more books on the subject and gained a bit of life experience. But otherwise, not much has changed. I'm still reading and writing novels about Victorian England all these years later and your site is still a treasure trove.
Sarah Doyle @PoetSarahDoyle:
My sincere condolences for your loss, and also great appreciation for such a precious legacy.
Madeleine Emerald @emeraldthiele:
I am personally grateful for George's generosity, time, and kind words. And I am certain we are all grateful for a legacy that does him and Ruth proud.
Alexandra Epps @ArtGuideAlex:
Sad news...
The Frame Blog @TheFrameBlogMag:
What a shame - it is an amazing resource, and a great thing to have founded.
Madly Jane @GirlsandGoblins:
So sorry to see this. Sending heartfelt wishes for his family, friends, and associates.
Margaretta Frederick @MargarettaFrede:
What amazing work he did for Victorian studies.
Dr Miranda Garrett @Miranda19c:
So sorry to hear this. George was generous with his knowledge and time. He helped me out on more than one occasion, and I'll always be grateful for his support.
Dr RC Greene: @DrRCGreene:
My sympathies to you, his family, and his many collaborators and students! George and his work with the VW was seminal when I made the decision to pursue Victorian Studies. I'm grateful he always responded whenever I connected with a question. He was a great and kind scholar!
Caroline Jarrett @cjforms:
Very sorry to hear this sad news. My late father so greatly enjoyed his long correspondence with George Landow and very much appreciated his years of work on the website.
Kevin @kevinltweets:
Prof. George (who hated us calling him that) was an inspiration and really awakened me to the possibilities when art and tech merge. RIP.
Fiona Mann @BrookesRed:
So sorry to hear this news. He will be missed.
PreRaphaeliteSociety @PreRaphSoc:
We are so very sorry to read this news. Our sincerest condolences from all at the PRS.
Michael Sanders @Bronterre1:
Sad news indeed, sincerest condolences to his family.
Visual Theology @Visual_Theology:
Our most sincere condolences to all George's loved ones. His online innovations are testament to his kindness & appetite for sharing scholarship. We recall with great fondness his support of our work and know his generous legacy is in safe hands.
Christine Whittemore @christiwhittem:
So very sorry to hear this.
Created 20 June 2023