20th Century
Postcard from Berlin
In June 2017 Master Reggie and I decided to go on a ‘lads’ tour of Berlin. Master Reggie had just completed his degree course and Mrs Reggie suggested it was time for some Father and [more…]
Holiday
Arts
Postcard from Penarth
A little confession first. This is a bit of a cheat ‘postcard’ because, although I have visited this lovely seaside town many times, I also lived there for a blissful year or so, overlooking Cardiff [more…]
Arts
Postcard from the past: Jersey
I’ve visited Jersey 3 times over the years – this ‘postcard’ is a compilation of all 3 trips. 1st Time – Summer 1987 At the tender age of 21 myself and three school friends stayed [more…]
Arts
The Great Escape, Part One
Facts: Have been not reading the comments on here for some time; ignored the MSM (for facts) for longer. Have a house in England and, thanks to a modest inheritance from my wife’s uncle, we [more…]
Arts
Big Bash 2020
Dates 9th – 14th July I may have a couple of rooms available at the Gate Hangs High. First come first served. Management has changed again. For those that like the outdoors many of us [more…]
Arts
Postcard from Gibraltar
In early December 2017 Mrs Reggie and I fancied a short trip away to a warmer climate. For as long as I can remember I’ve had a desire to visit as many British Overseas Territories [more…]
Arts
Postcard from the Keukenhof
The best time to visit the Keukenhof flower gardens is usually in late April/early May. So, this little essay will be published too late in the current season for it to inspire you to arrange [more…]
Arts
Postcard From Vilnius
Background For the last 15 years I have been traveling to Central Europe each month on business. Many of my trips are to Lithuania and Poland, so I have decided to send a postcard from [more…]
Arts
Postcard From Prague
In the summer of 2018 the Reggie family (me, my wife, son and daughter) decided on a city break holiday (we’re getting to that age where lying on beach has lost its appeal). We ideally [more…]