Category Archives: Patrick’s Words
Goodnight Sweetheart…
With Goodnight Sweetheart just finishing its worthwhile run on Freeview television, it could almost be D’eja’ vu when you walk into The Royal Oak public house at Columbia road in the East End of London. It was as if I had … Continue reading
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
St. Brelade, Jersey…
It’s a Welcome Home for Adrian and Jenny as they fly back from a short break on the Channel Islands. Adrian is my IT expert and Jenny his lovely partner. St. Brélade has some of the most popular bays in … Continue reading
Maryon Park, Woolwich, London…
Maryon Park was the main setting for the 1966 Michelangelo Antonioni’s cult movie ‘Blow-Up’ featuring David Hemmings and Vanessa Redgrave. David Hemmings played Thomas, a top London fashion photographer captivated by his photographs of a murder, whilst Vanessa Redgrave is the woman at … Continue reading
Interesting People from The Past…
Earl of Halifax, Edward Frederick Lindley Wood. After holding various Government posts, he was given a peerage in 1925 as Baron Irwin and in the following year was appointed Viceroy of India. After again returning to Government posts in England, he … Continue reading
Interesting People from The Past…
Albert Chevalier was a vaudeville actor, and a child actor at the young age of eight. He made his first professional appearance with the Bancrofts in 1877. He was associated for many years with the Kendals, Sir John Hare and … Continue reading
Interesting People from The Past…
Actress Yvonne Arnaud made her debut in 1911 at the Adelphi Theatre, London, in The Quaker Girl. Stage success followed in London and New York with The Girl in the Taxi 1912, Kissing Time 1919, Henry V 1934, Love for … Continue reading
The Grand Union Canal…
Mentioned in an earlier blog was Leighton Buzzard in Bedfordshire UK, and that brings me to some interesting facts. The Grand Union Canal which ran the length of England was opened at Leighton Buzzard, and that Leighton Buzzard Railway Station was the location … Continue reading
Simply Uplifting…
Although, I like… When I can… To theme my weblog in times past… I just couldn’t resist shooting this up-to date picture… Now… I know Parking can be a problem for some people, and this novel parking- lot sign spotted on our recent visit to … Continue reading
Interesting People from The Past…
“Marie Lloyd” whose real name was Marie Wood was the most popular comedienne of her time. She made her debut as Bella Delmore in 1885 then later used the name of Marie Lloyd. Her vivacious personality and portrayals in song of … Continue reading