Author Archives: Patrick

Interesting Quotes from The Past…

Posted on 22 August 2010 by Patrick

Stone walls do not a prison make, Nor iron bars a cage. Richard Lovelace 1618-58 English poet. Liberty means responsibility. That is why most men dread it. George Bernard Shaw 1856-1959 Irish dramatist. We shall pay any price, bear any … Continue reading →

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Maryon Park, Woolwich, London…

Posted on 19 August 2010 by Patrick

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 →

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Interesting People from The Past…

Posted on 17 August 2010 by Patrick

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 →

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Interesting Quotes from The Past…

Posted on 15 August 2010 by Patrick

Millions long for immortality who don’t know what to do with themselves on a rainy Sunday afternoon. Susan Ertz 1894-1985 American writer. Everyone is a bore to someone. That is unimportant. The thing to avoid is being a bore to … Continue reading →

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Interesting People from The Past…

Posted on 9 August 2010 by Patrick

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 →

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Interesting People from The Past…

Posted on 4 August 2010 by Patrick

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 →

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The Grand Union Canal…

Posted on 29 July 2010 by Patrick

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 →

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Simply Uplifting…

Posted on 26 July 2010 by Patrick

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 →

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Interesting People from The Past…

Posted on 14 July 2010 by Patrick

“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 →

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Enid at Home…

Posted on 11 July 2010 by Patrick

I think it is something of an importance to include this picture of Enid taken in 1934 whilst she relaxed with those around her that really mattered in her life. The shot was taken in the back garden of her … Continue reading →

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