History

Elementary, my dear Watson – B Boron

25th July 2023 SharpieType301 0

Here we go, with another foray into the world of chemical elements. As I’ve said, the plan is to make sure at least one element is included from each of the eighteen Groups of the [more…]

1938

22nd July 2023 Always Worth Saying 0

It’s difficult to be enthusiastic about 1938, a year in which England was on the brink of World War II. The policy of appeasement, led by Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain, was in full swing. Aimed [more…]

G5E3 – Origins of Rock ‘n’ Roll – Early Days Middle Era

21st July 2023 Phil the Ex Test Manager 0

Welcome pop pickers. Back to Rock ‘n’ Roll, the early days. This is the sort of music that makes you want to tap your feet, dance, and singalong. Thank you to Wiki, Britannica, and Top [more…]

Scanning Historic Documents

19th July 2023 Alexsandr too 0

There is tons of paper based ephemera left behind from recent times. Most of it is of interest to someone, and much of it describes life in the UK and abroad from the 1830’s Stuff [more…]

Adventure in New Guinea, Part Five

17th July 2023 Going Postal 0

In 1969, my uncle, John Alldridge visited New Guinea to “observe the attempt to weld a primitive people to a modern society”. This is the last of his reports for the Vancouver Sun. – Jerry [more…]

Eastbourne To Newhaven Via Birling Gap

15th July 2023 Always Worth Saying 0

Eastbourne is a charming seaside resort town situated in East Sussex on the south coast. Known for its Victorian seafront, it lies 19 miles east of Brighton and 54 miles south of London. According to [more…]

G4E3 – Northern Soul & Disco – Middle Era

14th July 2023 Phil the Ex Test Manager 0

Welcome pop pickers. This is based on stuff like what I like, there will be various bands and artists to try and cheer you up and kick-start your weekend. Hopefully for many of you, to [more…]

Elementary, my dear Watson – Pt Platinum

11th July 2023 SharpieType301 0

Here we are again, off on our elementary excursions. As I have mentioned before, I hope to ensure that at least one element is included from each of the eighteen Groups of the Periodic Table [more…]

Adventure in New Guinea, Part Four

10th July 2023 Going Postal 0

In 1969, my uncle, John Alldridge visited New Guinea to “observe the attempt to weld a primitive people to a modern society”. This is the fourth of his reports for the Vancouver Sun. – Jerry [more…]