20th Century
Champagne, a Plan and A Philosopher
On New Year’s Eve 1946, my uncle reviewed his first year at home since the end of the War for the Manchester Evening News. It would seem that at times he was finding it hard [more…]
Manchester
Animals
Larry’s Diary, Week One Hundred And Fifty-Seven
Monday Good morning my merry readers. It’s quiet here still, apparently Bozzie is home from his hols, but staying in Chequers, although he may pop in from time to time. I have been reading that [more…]
Animals
Larry’s Diary, Week One Hundred and Fifty-Six
Monday Good morning happy readers. The temperature has dropped overnight, it’s still warm but it is a little cloudy and there is a tiny breeze, now this is Larry weather! It is still peaceful here [more…]
20th Century
Press Photographer, Part Two
Another chapter from “Special Assignment” by my uncle John Alldridge (published in 1960 and now long out of print) In almost every great news story of recent times Luck has been the deciding factor. You [more…]
Animals
Larry’s Diary, Week One Hundred And Thirty Eight
Monday Good morning people. I was a bit lost yesterday when the Dreamies Girl turned up to give me my breakfast Felix. My internal clock told me she was an hour early and I was [more…]
20th Century
Disaster at Munich
Another chapter from “Special Assignment” by my uncle John Alldridge (published in 1960 and now long out of print) A good reporter must be impersonal. He must write the story as he finds it, without [more…]
Arts
GP Events Summer 2021
Swiss Bob’s Birthday Bash Weekend of the 4th/5th September in Wiltshire, usual place familiar to many of you. I’ll send out more exact location details if your’e interested. Friday local pub for those wanting to [more…]