In 1957, Scotland was undergoing significant social and economic change. The post-war years had seen a boom in heavy industry, particularly in shipbuilding and steel production, but by the late 1950s, this growth was beginning [more…]
Welcome pop pickers to episode 2 of Genre 2, Glam Rock. This week back to the origins of Glam Rock. Thank you to Wiki and Top of the Pops. Whilst I do not believe in [more…]
Question Time 18th May 2023 The Panel: Malcolm Offord (Conservative) Jackie Baillie (Labour) Mairi McAllan (SNP) Alex Salmond (Alba Party) Nina Myskow (Journalist) Venue: Fort William Alexander Elliot Anderson Salmond was born in Linlithgow on [more…]
When I finished writing my recent article about the role the small Leicestershire village of Barkby played in shaping me into the person that I am today, I realised that there were many anecdotes that [more…]
Mrs B and I are currently on a QM2 cruise to Liverpool and back to Southampton which occurred because of the cancellation of a transatlantic sailing after a fault was found in the funnel, of [more…]
We interrupt my grandparents’ 1950s Continental road trip to bring Puffins a contemporary photo montage just arrived via that modern-day family photo album that is Instant Messenger. Inspired by childhood dinner table tall tales of [more…]
On a personal note, I would like to thank all the puffins for their kind words and thoughts, not just on the site, but e-mails and messages over these past few weeks. Sadly, I am [more…]
Question Time 11th May 2023 The Panel: Helen Whatley (Conservative) Thangam Debbonaire (Labour) Ash Sarkar (Broadcaster) Richard Coles (Broadcaster) Nick Ferrari (Broadcaster) Venue: Bexhill-on-Sea This week’s diverse and inclusive Question Time features a full house [more…]
The sheep are back. The rent for the ground is conditional, a bit like having a caravan at the seaside, on it only being “occupied” for a maximum ten months of the year. Consequently, although [more…]
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