Monthly Archives: May 2010

Interesting People from The Past…

Posted on 10/05/2010 by Patrick

Anna Pavlova was a Russian ballet-dancer born in St. Petersburg, and made her debut there at the Imperial Opera House. Later she became the foremost ballet-dancer in Europe and her London debut came in 1909. Afterwards, she toured America. She appeared … Continue reading →

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Fun Day in The Park…

Posted on 09/05/2010 by Patrick

 Success for the thousands of locals who turned out for Dunstable Town Council’s Fun Day in The Park on Saturday, and despite the cold wet weather, and in the shadow of The famous Grove Theatre, a hundred or more side-shows … Continue reading →

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Notes from My Father’s Diary…

Posted on 08/05/2010 by Patrick

May 1953. Seaside Gardens. Seaside conditions in the British Isles normally provide less extreme temperatures than do inland regions, but at the same time the winds are more violent and the air is salt-laden. The first thing to do in … Continue reading →

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Interesting People from The Past…

Posted on 05/05/2010 by Patrick

Sir Harry Lauder… He began his working life as a Mill Boy in a flax spinning mill, and subsequently became a coal miner. He made his stage debut at Arbroath and his first London appearance at Gatti’s, thus making his name … Continue reading →

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Interesting People from The Past…

Posted on 02/05/2010 by Patrick

Edgar Wallace was a novelist and journalist, and despite being born of unknown parents, and poorly educated, he became the most prolific writer of his day. After freelancing, he served in South Africa as a war correspondent, and following his … Continue reading →

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