History
Postcard From Manipur
In seach of a hidden gem “Lucky bugger,” muttered Swiss Bob as he sat beside the log fire at the staff end of the Explorer’s Room in the exclusive Going Post Gentleman’s (Ladies welcome) Club [more…]
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20th Century
Through The Mountains To Piedmont
Essentially hill and lake people, and having traversed the French and Italian Rivieras during their 1958 Ford Prefect continental road trip, my grandparents headed inland in search of inclines and hairpin bends. Col de Tende [more…]
Arts
Always Worth Saying’s Question Time Review
Question Time 4th May 2023 The Panel: Mark Harper (Conservative) David Lammy (Labour) Peter Hitchens (Journalist) Minette Batters (NFU) Billy Bragg (Musician) Venue: Telford David Lammy is the son of Guyanese immigrants, was born in [more…]
20th Century
Coronation
Although that of King Charles III divides opinion, coronations remain fascinating events that have captivated the world for centuries. They are the ultimate display of power and prestige, as rulers are crowned and anointed in [more…]
20th Century
Finding Jimmy
San Remo San Remo, also spelt Sanremo, is a town located in the Liguria region of northwestern Italy. It is a popular tourist destination on the Italian Riviera and is known for hosting cultural events [more…]
Arts
Always Worth Saying’s Question Time Review
Question Time 27th April 2023 The Panel: Rachel Maclean (Conservative) Lisa Nandy (Labour) Layla Moran (LibDem) Camilla Tominey (Journalist) Venue: Greenford There is a spat on my ‘1970s Football Terraces, Floodlight Pylons and Belfast Roofs’ [more…]
20th Century
Menton, Princess Victoria and a Band
Menton Menton is a charming coastal town located on the French Riviera, only six miles from Monaco and within sight of the Tête de Chien cliffs which overlook the over-developed principality we called upon last [more…]
Arts
Always Worth Saying’s Question Time Review
Question Time 20th April 2023 The Panel: Jeremy Quin (Conservative) Wes Streeting (Labour) Carla Denyer (Green) Lord Sentamu (Christian Aid) Merryn Somerset Webb (Finance Journalist) Venue: York John Sentamu (not his real name, The Right [more…]
History
Who Do I Think I Am? Part Two
Not who I think I am Oh, dear. Be careful what you wish for. Let sleeping dogs lie. Unexpected consequences. Every family holds its secrets – except yours and mine. All is not what it [more…]