Author Archives: Patrick

About Patrick

a photographer, writer and blogger, a studio and press photographer since the mid 1960's, first published writings in 1974

Pocket Notebook…

Posted on 29/09/2021 by Patrick

MacGyver Ok guys, I guess, I’m still working on the next episode of the popular “The Shriving” at www.patrickcallaghan.co.uk  – so meanwhile, I’m going to give you something that I’ve held back for a long time because it’s not that far back in TV … Continue reading →

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Pocket Notebook…

Posted on 28/09/2021 by Patrick

British Actress Enid Stamp Taylor pictured in the back garden of her home in St. John’s Wood in 1934. The proud mother of daughter Robin Anne. The snap was taken by her husband Sidney Colton.

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Pocket Notebook…

Posted on 26/09/2021 by Patrick

Often seen around the Norfolk Broads and the River Bure is a Mississippi Paddle Boat named ‘Southern Comfort’ She is used for day trips, parties and conferences, gliding in true majestic style, out from Horning. Photo by Roy Northwood

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Pocket Notebook…

Posted on 16/09/2021 by Patrick

The Gainsborough Studios in Islington London produced many fine productions prior to the 2nd World War and later in further acquired premises after war broke out. At Islington they had used an abandoned power station with a very high chimney … Continue reading →

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The Shriving of Miss Esme Stamp…

Posted on 04/09/2021 by Patrick

Episode 93… A revival of thoughts… For some days now Charles had pondered over Barney’s telephone call days earlier, and Barney’s words, or rather those of Rebecca. “We must all look to the north wind” it was very puzzling, what … Continue reading →

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Pocket Notebook…

Posted on 03/09/2021 by Patrick

Arguably, one of the best of comedy movies in 1937 was ‘Oh Mr. Porter’ Directed by Marcel Varnel and featured the classic trio of Will Hay, Moore Marriott and Graham Moffett. It’s full of funny and witty lines and ranks … Continue reading →

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Pocket Notebook…

Posted on 22/08/2021 by Patrick

Batford Springs Nature Reserve (A beautiful picture by Debra Moore)

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The Shriving of Miss Esme Stamp…

Posted on 18/04/2021 by Patrick

Episode 92… A New Life for Herbert and Linda… It was the wedding of the year. It was Herbert and Linda’s time. Caxton Hall presented the perfect place for the ceremony and of course, the reception later was held in … Continue reading →

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A deleted scene from ‘The Shriving…’

Posted on 11/04/2021 by Patrick

Posted on 17/12/2008 by Patrick Esme sat within the glow of the coals, their red heat penetrated the pores of her skin and warmed the white of her bones. She stared long and hard into the glass of whisky as if it were … Continue reading →

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Pocket Notebook…

Posted on 08/04/2021 by Patrick

I think we all remember with great affection those warm summer days and evenings, when we would sit and talk and laugh with dear friends and loved ones… And we can perhaps look forward to those days once more…

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