5 reasons why Croydon isn’t crap: part one, architecture
O.k., so I know Croydon hasn’t exactly got a great reputation. It’s a bit of a joke place, like Neasden or Catford or…Cricklewood. Think Croydon and what comes to mind is post-war brutalism, Allders, the failed department store and the Home Office. When you enter Croydon on the train, after taking in the scenic views from Blackfriars station, speeding past beautiful Brockwell Park, the scene gradually becomes gloomier; you are greeted by the drab …
Open Sesame
Since 10 November 1969, Sesame Street has been educating kids from around the world on everything from the alphabet, to numbers from one to ten, to… the meaning of life.
I’ve recently been researching the celebrity appearances on Sesame Street, and its encouraging to see that our stars are helping kids get to grips with such issues.
Here are a few of the best clips I’ve found.
In the first one, the Man in Black, …
Roland Brownsword - born 2 March 1907
Here are three short biographical sketches to commemorate what would have been Roland Brownsword’s 101st birthday.
The last couple of years were not so good for Roland, but for 90 years he lived life to the full; indeed as an octogenarian he was astonishingly fit, still walking, gardening, mounting a photographic exhibition at the New Vic, attending church and meetings, sick visiting, and still taking a keen interest in the life and development of Newcastle.
Born in …
Earth Moves in Market Rasen
As one of only about 90000 people in Grimsby to experience the quake/tremor I thought I ought to share it with you folks. In a deep sleep I suddenly became aware of the bed being shaken vigourously. As I came to I realised that the gas fire was vibrating ferociously and the whole room seemed to be shaking. My first thought was that the chimney had been struck by lightening and that …
