Category Archives: Patrick’s Words

The Grand Union Canal…

Posted on 29/07/2010 by

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 26/07/2010 by

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 14/07/2010 by

“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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Interesting Cricket Quotes from The Past…

Posted on 10/07/2010 by

Bowl fast, bowl faster. When you play Test cricket you don’t give Englishmen an inch. Play it touch, all the way. Grind them into the dust. Don Bradman 1908 – 2001 Australian cricketer. Never read print, it spoils one’s eye … Continue reading →

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Interesting People from The Past…

Posted on 07/07/2010 by

Baroness Emma Orczy She was a British novelist and playright of Hungarian noble origin. Famous for her books that portrayed her character of The Scarlet Pimpernel. A prolific writer, along with her husband, right up until her death in 1947.

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Interesting People from the Past…

Posted on 06/07/2010 by

Sir Noel Coward wrote his first play The Rat Trap when he was eighteen years old. In 1916 he toured the provinces of England in Charley’s Aunt, and one of his earliest successes was his play The Vortex. Among others … Continue reading →

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Interesting Books from The Past…

Posted on 04/07/2010 by

The Dark Daughters by Rhys Davis, was first published in 1947 by William Heinemann. In 1895, wearing a smart frock-coat and an even smarter puce cravat, Mansell Roberts opened his chemist shop at the base of an arboreal North London … Continue reading →

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Interesting People from The Past…

Posted on 01/07/2010 by

George Bernard Shaw, was an Irish playwright and author. He was the Son of an Irish civil servant, and was born in Dublin in 1856. He began his working life in a land agent’s office and when he was twenty … Continue reading →

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Interesting People from The Past…

Posted on 24/06/2010 by

D. B. Wyndham Lewis was an author and journalist, and was the original “Beachcomber” of the Daily Express. Later he wrote for the Daily Mail and the News Chronicle as Timothy Shy. His books included Francois Villon, King Spider, Emperor … Continue reading →

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Interesting People from The Past…

Posted on 22/06/2010 by

Rudyard Kipling was born in India in 1865. His first book entitled Schoolboy Lyrics was published in 1881. Ultimately he gained fame with his Barrack Room Ballads followed by his tales depicting jungles and life in India. In 1907 he was … Continue reading →

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