Author Archives: Patrick

Episode 91… A Gathered Reunion… From a distance things seemed ok to Charles, but his mind was concerned for his dear friend ‘Herby’ His rather singular lifestyle worried Charles somewhat and he noticed at times his friend would become quite middling in his thoughts, and … Continue reading →

Episode 90… A Close Encounter… Charles continued to wonder at the remarkable colour images that Gabby began to produce, colour chemicals worked well with the new American Ansco film and print paper, costs were high, and as yet Eastman had … Continue reading →

Episode 88… A Social Invitation… The palatial grand building that was Lloyds Bank and set squarely and most regally on the northern entry to London’s Bayswater, was hosted by a very helpful and thoughtful, Mr. Friendly, a name, thought Charles, to be well suited in the … Continue reading →

Episode 87… Herby’s New Self… ‘Well, Herby, I just wanted to check with you that business between us can be just as interesting as it has been in the past, because, I have this idea to move into colour photographs and that … Continue reading →

Episode 86…  Old and New Friends… Celia became an enthusiastic member of this small family of friends. She stayed at The Kings Head, opposite the shop, whilst Toby and Barney made their preparations for departure. Everything was highly amicable, and … Continue reading →

Episode 85… An old Friend… Part Two Please, tell me of Bridget, I loved those little stories that she told us. Did you keep in touch with her’, asked Esme. Celia became solemn in that moment, then said: ‘As far as I know, … Continue reading →

Episode 84… An old friend… Part One Charles often wondered if they would see or even feel the presence of their beloved Rebecca ever again, time took its place and life seemed to move on at a respectable if not … Continue reading →

Episode 83… A New Beginning… Part Two It had become a long dry summer that year, and as the months trickled by, the little corner shop became a hub-bub of thriving activity. There was plenty for everyone to do. Business … Continue reading →