Author Archives: Patrick

Frank Marker: Public Eye…

Posted on 19 March 2015 by Patrick

I’ve always been a fan of actor Alfred Burke, whatever he appeared in was a joy, so to find a boxed set of his 1971 ITV series of Public Eye on offer in a local charity shop put me on … Continue reading →

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Out and About in Spitalfields…

Posted on 7 March 2015 by Patrick

So unique, So stylish, So…Vintage! You can join the capital’s coolest vintage market every 1st Sat of the month at Old Spitalfields Market in the heart of East London. There’s vintage Vogues for your wall from ‘Vintage in Print’, unique clothing … Continue reading →

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Stockwood Park, Luton UK…

Posted on 25 February 2015 by Patrick

The ornate Italian Garden at Stockwood Park in Luton, Bedfordshire, England, now forms an area that once presented a Well Head in front of Stockwood House demolished in 1964. Stockwood Park and Gardens are spread over a large landscaped area that … Continue reading →

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The Brighton Promettes…

Posted on 5 February 2015 by Patrick

These are Brighton Sussex UK Promettes of 1952. The Visitor Information Centre of its time. For those men amongst you that like girls with brains there was no better place than Brighton, Sussex, England in the 50s! Formed from ex-models, … Continue reading →

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Bletchley Park – Home of the Codebreakers…

Posted on 12 January 2015 by Patrick

Bletchley Park near Milton Keynes England was a secret for over 30 years. Once it was Britains best kept secret. The Enigma cipher machine was developed and used here during the second world war to break the German codes. It … Continue reading →

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Forgotten British Films…

Posted on 6 January 2015 by Patrick

Climbing High 1938  A situation comedy that perhaps could be called something of a love triangle. It features Jessie Mathews and Michael Redgrave as Diana and Nicky who meet at a modelling agency. Nicky is a wealthy young man calling … Continue reading →

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Christmas Steam…

Posted on 10 December 2014 by Patrick

Christmas and steam trains are made for each other. At the Leighton Buzzard Railway in Bedfordshire UK you and the family can enjoy an absolute dream. You can take a 25-minute festive ride througout the holiday period along a narrow-gauge … Continue reading →

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Forgotten British Films…

Posted on 19 November 2014 by Patrick

I Know Where I’m Going 1945 A slightly odd movie with wonderful scenery and a warm feeling to it. It holds excellent camera work from the director, writer and producers Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger and features Wendy Hiller in … Continue reading →

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The Shriving of Miss Esme Stamp…

Posted on 21 October 2014 by Patrick

Written and serialized by Patrick George Callaghan Episode 12…Exile There were many excuses that Constance made to herself in the years of her life, none so, for her behaviour at that time and in the months that followed.  Soon after, … Continue reading →

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Forgotten British Films…

Posted on 17 October 2014 by Patrick

Good Morning Boys 1937 (US: Where There’s a Will) Not so much a forgotten film as more of a cult film as Will Hay battles with the boys of St. Michael’s school in their pursuits of drinking, smoking and gambling. … Continue reading →

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