Monthly Archives: June 2017

British Lost and Forgotten Films of the Past…

Fascination 1931 A stagey romantic style of film, that would not set the world on fire. A couple that have been married for three years have a difficult time when he falls in love with another woman. The wife confronts … Continue reading

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You know, my family is fair scattered, but when it comes to brother and sister reunions, you’ve just gotta go with the action and take on those pleasures of yesteryear, with a kick  provided by Southend beach pleasure park with a … Continue reading

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The shriving of Miss Esme Stamp…

Episode 47… The Gwyllt (Part Two) The voice in her head laughed with a sallow pleasure and replied; ‘Of course it’s me. I am Rebecca. You know me well’. Then the voice was gone, cried away to the paucity of … Continue reading

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You know, one of the coolest places to be in a heatwave… Is inside a Cathedral! Like this in St. Albans. Hertfordshire. The shot helps illustrate the many interiors to this historic building set within its own grounds and large Lake of … Continue reading

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British Lost and Forgotten Films of the Past…

Excuse My Glove 1936 This was a vehicle for the boxer Len Harvey and presenting him as Don Carter, a mild mannered character and a guy that collected stained glass, well, there is still hope for the film yet. Don agrees … Continue reading

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Author Note…

Ok, I travel around a lot. But at the moment my thoughts are with the tragic events in Manchester and London. This needless lose of life, something that could have been avoided is hard to understand. Where blame lays… Only … Continue reading

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There are times when a walk in the park can throw up a lot of interesting things, like this unusual form of transport spotted at a classic car rally in Bedfordshire. I was really impressed, along with the guy that sold me … Continue reading

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The Shriving of Miss Esme Stamp…

Episode 46… The Gwyllt (Part One) A narrow path led off to her right, upward and through the thick undergrowth and toward the headland plateau above her. It was a steady and breathless climb and at one point she could just … Continue reading

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On a warm summer evening in June, you’ve gotta take a cruise down the Grand Union Canal, enjoy a glass of fine wine, some fresh mussels and oysters…Then sit back and enjoy the scenery…

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