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Larry’s Diary – Week Two Hundred And Thirty-Four

12th May 2024 Going Postal 1960 Comments

Monday Good morning readers, and what a beautiful morning it is in London, sunny and warm. But to add to good things, the rumours have Hamster Useless resigning later. Mind you he could hang on [more…]

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The Return of the Native

30th January 2024 SharpieType301 1784 Comments

Sorry to disappoint the diehard Thomas Hardy fans amongst you, but this has nothing at all to do with Clym Yeobright, Egdon Heath and the heathlands of Wessex, nor the love tangles and tragedies he [more…]

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A Postcard from Raglan Castle

16th December 2023 Going Postal 2288 Comments

History of the castle Raglan Castle (or Castell Rhaglan if you speak Welsh) is situated to the north of the village of Raglan in the county of Monmouthshire. The site has been used a defensive [more…]

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Thirsty Birmingham

9th September 2023 Always Worth Saying 1993 Comments

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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Aberystwyth

2nd September 2023 Always Worth Saying 2117 Comments

Aberystwyth Aberystwyth, colloquially known as ‘Aber’, is a university and seaside town located in Ceredigion, Wales. It’s the county’s largest town, with a population of 15,935, and sits on the west coast of Wales, offering [more…]

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Mount Snowdon

26th August 2023 Always Worth Saying 1952 Comments

Mount Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa in Welsh) is the highest mountain in Wales, standing at an elevation of 3,560ft above sea level. As such, it holds the title as the highest point in the British Isles [more…]

20th Century

Snowdonia Holiday – 1932

19th August 2023 Always Worth Saying 1877 Comments

Snowdonia National Park Snowdonia National Park, known as Eryri in Welsh, is a significant natural region located in northwestern Wales. It is the largest national park in Wales, covering a total of 823 square miles. [more…]

20th Century

North Wales Holiday – 1932

12th August 2023 Always Worth Saying 2144 Comments

In the summer of 1932, my grandfather and his pregnant wife set off in a motorcycle and sidecar for a motoring tour of North Wales. In our last episode we recalled their stop in Liverpool. [more…]

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So, Where Are You From?

8th February 2023 Going Postal 2984 Comments

People research their family trees for all sorts of reasons. Where did I come from? (perfectly respectable to ask one’s self!).What sort of people were my forebears? what jobs did they do? Are there any [more…]

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