Arts
WG’s 21st Cruise, Part Five
Wednesday 21st June – At Sea I woke shortly after five, took one look at the clock and went back to sleep, that is far too early to wake up on a sea day! My [more…]
Travel
20th Century
1938, Part Two
Skegness Skegness is a popular seaside town located on the Lincolnshire coast of the North Sea. Known for its sandy beaches, it is a traditional destination for holiday-makers from across the UK. Its famous mascot, [more…]
20th Century
South American Journey, Part One
More writings by uncle, John Alldridge. This time he is reporting from South America in 1960 for the Birmingham Evening Mail – Jerry F I am writing this at a window seven floors up above [more…]
Arts
WG’s 21st Cruise, Part Four
Sunday June 18th – La Spezia – Italy I think dawn breaking must have woken me this morning. It was about 06:15 and we were entering La Spezia harbour. This is a first visit here [more…]
20th Century
Arts
WG’s 21st Cruise, Part Three
Wednesday June 14th – At Sea I woke at about five to seven having slept soundly, I must say the bed is extremely comfortable. A little grey outside but the sun is only just coming [more…]
20th Century
Eastbourne To Newhaven Via Birling Gap
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…]
Arts
A Food Trip to Malaga
Around the year 800 BC the Phoenicians founded a port in southern Spain which they named “Malaca” which means to salt. At the east of the natural harbour, in an area where the bullring stands [more…]
Arts
WG’s 21st Cruise, Part Two
June 11th – Embarkation day Up early this morning but I am in no rush to do anything. I must drive to Southampton later and park at the Ocean Terminal. Time to potter around, make [more…]