Monthly Archives: February 2012

Interesting People From The Past…

Major Sir Malcolm Campbell was the first man in a racing car to reach 150 miles per hour, on Pendine Sands, Carmarthen, in 1925. He did set up higher records in America in his famous Bluebird cars, and in June … Continue reading

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Interesting Movies From The Past…

Inn For Trouble 1960 is one of the funniest films I’ve seen for years. It features Peggy Mount and David Kossoff as Ada and Alf Larkin in a screen spin-off from its popular TV series. Alf’s faithful service and loyalty … Continue reading

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Interesting Quotes From The Past…

‘Being a personality is not the same as having a personality.’ Alan Coren. 1938-2007 English writer. ‘It’s not that I’m afraid to die, I just don’t want to be there when it happens.’ Woody Allen. 1935- American film producer. ‘Talent … Continue reading

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Interesting Movies From The Past…

The Runaway Bus 1953. Written, produced and directed by Val Guest is a comedy with a colourful cast. Starring Frankie Howerd, Margaret Rutherford, Petula Clark, George Coulouris and Terence Alexander. Heavy fog prevents all flights from London Airport, therefore a … Continue reading

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Interesting Pictures From The Past…

I snapped this delightful picture when my granddaughter Shannon stopped to talk to this gentleman who was feeding the birds in Kensington Gardens in West London. Just a stone’s throw away is the area known as Bayswater, a myriad of … Continue reading

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Interesting People From The Past…

Admiral of the Fleet the Earl of Cork and Orrery; William Henry Boyle, was Rear Admiral Commanding the 1st Cruiser Squadron from 1926-28, and afterwards commanded the Reserve Fleet and then the Royal Naval War College 1928-32. He was First … Continue reading

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