20th Century
2,4,6,8 Motorway
Back when motoring was fun…. Tom Robinson was singing this song about our road network to us back in the Seventies, when he wasn’t sharing his anthemic “Sing if you’re glad to be gay”. That [more…]
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The Big Shift: The decline of Western politics
The big shift Of course, this is the Left, but also the Right, of the good old days. The days of gentlemanly conduct and of real sportsmanship during a debate. These were the days when cultivated, curious [more…]
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Thirsty Birmingham
The Elan Valley is a picturesque haven for nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts. Nestled within the Cambrian Mountains region, this area is often referred to as the last wilderness in Wales due to its unspoilt [more…]
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G4E4 – Northern Soul & Disco – Later Years
Welcome pop pickers. This week we start the Disco era. This is what we heard at the Youth Club in the early 1970’s through to the late 1980’s, when most nights were party nights, men [more…]
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South American Journey, Part Seven
More writings by uncle, John Alldridge. This time he is reporting from South America in 1960 for the Birmingham Evening Mail – Jerry F A boom city built on oil So I end as I [more…]
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The Violent End of Mussolini – Operation Oak, Part Two
The gliders wallowed behind their Heinkel 111 tug aircraft in the thin, turbulent air above the mountains. The lead aircraft sighted the long mountain ridge and the Gran Sasso Mountain behind it, gave the order [more…]
19th Century
The Big Shift: The decline of Western politics
Those of us who have read and studied political history, who have closely observed its evolution and especially those who have taken note of all the tactics and ploys used over the last couple of [more…]
20th Century
Aberystwyth
Aberystwyth Aberystwyth, colloquially known as ‘Aber’, is a university and seaside town located in Ceredigion, Wales. It’s the county’s largest town, with a population of 15,935, and sits on the west coast of Wales, offering [more…]
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G3E4 – The Singers – Bit of Willie and friends
This week we are back to the singers. Thank you to Wiki and Top of the Pops. I have always enjoyed those singers who really do have an outstanding voice, and when combined with an [more…]