Category Archives: Patrick’s Words

The Veiled Lady…

Posted on 06/04/2012 by

London’s Natural History Museum An impressive view of the museum An impressive building with an impressive interior and displays. Thousands visit the museum every day of the year… to wander its vast halls or just sit outside for lunch and … Continue reading →

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Interesting People From The Past…

Posted on 31/03/2012 by

PORTAL of Hungerford, Marshal of the R.A.F. Viscount; Charles Frederick Portal. He served for a time in the Army in the First World War, and before it ended was a Colonel in the Royal Flying Corps. He commanded the British … Continue reading →

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Enjoying The Spring Sunshine…

Posted on 27/03/2012 by

The Smallest Paddle Steamer? Is this the smallest Paddle Steamer you have ever seen? This ever popular picture must surely show the world’s smallest paddle steamer still working on the Norfolk Broads in the UK. The picture was taken, then kindly … Continue reading →

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Interesting People From The Past…

Posted on 23/03/2012 by

Enid in Love… The simple art of the classic beauty is delightfully portrayed in this early picture of Enid Stamp Taylor. Thought to have been taken when Enid was in her late teens, it shows the deep sentimentality and loving way that … Continue reading →

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Interesting People From The Past…

Posted on 14/03/2012 by

Col. Thomas Edward Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia) later T.E. Shaw, was one of the most romantic figures of the First World War, his expert knowledge of Arab affairs led to the Government engaging him on special work. He organized and … Continue reading →

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The Aerated Bread Company…

Posted on 12/03/2012 by

The Aerated Bread Company started life in 1862 as an Islington Bakers of fine healthy, additive-free bread in England, and within two years opened the first of 250 ABC self-service Tea Shops. In the late Victorian period – an ABC tea … Continue reading →

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Interesting Movies From The Past…

Posted on 06/03/2012 by

THE POOL OF LONDON is a wonderfully evocative film drama of London and The London Docklands in 1950. Shot almost entirely with locations on The Thames and around Central London– it’s a look into a times past world! There are so many dramatic and … Continue reading →

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Interesting People From The Past…

Posted on 28/02/2012 by

Major Sir Malcolm Campbell was the first man in a racing car to reach 150 miles per hour, on Pendine Sands, Carmarthen, in 1925. He did set up higher records in America in his famous Bluebird cars, and in June … Continue reading →

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Interesting Movies From The Past…

Posted on 24/02/2012 by

Inn For Trouble 1960 is one of the funniest films I’ve seen for years. It features Peggy Mount and David Kossoff as Ada and Alf Larkin in a screen spin-off from its popular TV series. Alf’s faithful service and loyalty … Continue reading →

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Interesting Movies From The Past…

Posted on 19/02/2012 by

The Runaway Bus 1953. Written, produced and directed by Val Guest is a comedy with a colourful cast. Starring Frankie Howerd, Margaret Rutherford, Petula Clark, George Coulouris and Terence Alexander. Heavy fog prevents all flights from London Airport, therefore a … Continue reading →

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