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19th Century

Clevedon Pier

10th May 2021 Going Postal 2901 Comments

Clevedon is a small town in North Somerset, located on the English side of the Bristol Channel approximately 15 miles west of Bristol. It has a wonderful pier with an interesting history which I thought [more…]

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Further Childhood Holiday Memories

13th November 2020 Going Postal 3063 Comments

Dad changed jobs in early 1963 and went to work for, what was at the time, the worlds 3rd largest auction house. They were family business based in a turning off Bond Street. Dad’s new [more…]

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Postcard from the Past: Ailsa Craig

6th April 2020 Going Postal 4726 Comments

Most people will be familiar with Ailsa Craig as the big rock on the horizon during the ferry journey between Loch Ryan in Galloway and Ulster.  It stands as a sentinel at the seaward end [more…]

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