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About Patrick

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

The Shriving of Miss Esme Stamp…

Posted on 04/07/2019 by Patrick

Episode 77… Rebecca’s Help… (Part two) It really was not very clear to Charles how he should set about making contact with Rebecca. In the past she had simply been there in his mind and her embodiment just materialised. Now … Continue reading →

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The Shriving of Miss Esme Stamp…

Posted on 16/05/2019 by Patrick

Episode 76… Rebecca’s Help… (Part One) Charles, Esme and Herbert pay a visit to The Kings Head in Bayswater… ‘Well, thanks Charlie, for labelling me as a blooming nutcase.’ The three sat within the confines of the most respected and formatively … Continue reading →

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Author’s Note…

Posted on 05/05/2019 by Patrick

I guess I just wanted to feature this lovely watercolour study by my dear friend Loraine Northwood, who has subsequently turned this into a rather beautiful greetings card… Well done Loraine!

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The Shriving of Miss Esme Stamp…

Posted on 08/04/2019 by Patrick

Episode 75… The Return of Herbert Marks… (Part Three) Charles and Esme try to convince Mrs Plum to change her mind… It was somehow in that moment of time that Charles could see the side of Esme that only her … Continue reading →

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Author’s Note…

Posted on 07/04/2019 by Patrick

Back to Back catch-up episodes of ‘The Shriving of Miss Esme Stamp’ are available @ patrick-callaghan.blogspot.co.uk

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The Shriving of Miss Esme Stamp…

Posted on 21/03/2019 by Patrick

Episode 74… The Return of Herbert Marks… (Part Two) Charles and Esme visit Herbert’s shabby office in Brick Lane… The sign above the door simply read Herbert Marks Theatrical Agency 3rd floor. Herbert’s long association with The People’s Palace as … Continue reading →

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Author’s Note…

Posted on 27/02/2019 by Patrick

Some of you have asked where the lovely daffs beside a river (in the header) were photographed, well, I snapped this almost ‘Host’ on a visit to Barton Le Clay in Bedfordshire within the grounds of The Olde Watermill Garden Centre and … Continue reading →

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Granddaughter Shana Callaghan…

Posted on 18/02/2019 by Patrick

I guess, with Shana, it takes just a simple thought, to reach a beautiful conclusion……

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Snap Around…

Posted on 14/02/2019 by Patrick

“Well, how did we ever fit into one of those?”

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The Shriving of Miss Esme Stamp…

Posted on 07/02/2019 by Patrick

Episode 73… The Return of Herbert Marks… (Part One) Esme has returned to Charles in Bayswater and their reunion affords a dear friend of Charles… It was late that following morning when Charles awoke, he glanced wearily at the unwound clock, its … Continue reading →

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