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Moving the Talai

28th August 2024 Going Postal 0

August 14, 2024 The evidence of colonial Britain’s attempt to eliminate the Talai a century ago is only now coming to light, as the last of the survivors seek justice. Above: Kibore Cheruiyot Ng’asura, 102 [more…]

20th Century

Desert Mysteries Redux – Part Four

24th July 2024 Going Postal 0

In Part 3, I included a photograph of a Hawker Hart with most of its fabric covering stripped off as a potential Desert Mystery regarding its fate. Further research has revealed that K4907 apparently had [more…]

20th Century

Desert Mysteries Redux – Part Three

17th July 2024 Going Postal 0

Before my late uncle could take part in “air policing” the Middle East (see Part 1) and when not exploring the local sights and antiquities (see Part 2), he was learning to fly. My uncle [more…]

20th Century

Grand Scarborough

23rd December 2023 Always Worth Saying 0

Scarborough Beach Scarborough Beach is a renowned seaside destination known for its two sweeping sandy bays divided by the iconic Scarborough Castle. The North Bay offers a quieter ambience, while the South Bay is livelier, [more…]

20th Century

Another Scarborough Sea Battle

16th December 2023 Always Worth Saying 0

Scarborough Castle Scarborough Castle is a significant historical landmark located on the Yorkshire coast. The castle is perched on a rocky promontory, overlooking the North Sea, and has a history that spans nearly 3,000 years. [more…]

20th Century

Unlikely Battle Honours

9th December 2023 Always Worth Saying 0

Scarborough is a renowned seaside town located in North Yorkshire. It is the most populous town on the Yorkshire coast with a population in the sixty thousands. The town has a rich historical background, with [more…]

20th Century

Rievaulx Abbey And Robin Hood’s Bay

25th November 2023 Always Worth Saying 0

My grandparents’ and father’s 1935 summer holiday in Redcar allowed for a day trip opportunity to Rievaulx Abbey which sits about the halfway point in the fifty or so miles that separate the North East [more…]

20th Century

Bright And Breezy

18th November 2023 Always Worth Saying 0

Redcar is a northeast of England seaside town located for administrative purposes at times in North Yorkshire and at times in Cleveland. It is renowned for its long sandy beach and seafront esplanade, making it [more…]

20th Century

Thirsty Birmingham

9th September 2023 Always Worth Saying 0

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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