Life is like an Ocean LIFE IS LIKE AN OCEAN Life is like an ocean, it ebbs and flows. Great tides of wrath; heavy, foamy Crash on the shores with their relentless surge, Bringing their sorrow, pain and blows. Life is like an ocean, its boundless power Ceaselessly lapping, edging … Show more
What is the connection between Anthony Trollope and our iconic red post boxes? We have had The Royal Mail in the UK since around 1516 and for most of its history, it has operated as a public/government service. Our famous, iconic letter boxes are recognised the world over. You seem … Show more
What are you working on? Currently I am working on some poetry, which I love writing, but don’t often have the time I really would like to devote to it. I love the changing seasons, so these often act as great inspiration for me. One day I may publish them, … Show more
Ever wondered why we have those wonderful red double-decker buses in London? In 1829 George Shillibeer (great name by the way) started to operate a horse-drawn ‘omnibus’ service from Paddington to the city. By 1855 the London General Omnibus Company (LGOC) had been created and they attempted to regulate the … Show more
The Red Telephone Box . Ever wondered where the iconic British telephone box came from? The traditional red telephone box is synonymous with all things British. You used to see them on every street corner in the UK, but they are not such a familiar sight these days because they … Show more
I absolutely adore the awe-inspiring northern lights*, that spectacular phenomenon created by our own magnificent sun. The name of the effect itself (aurora borealis) comes from the Roman god of the dawn, Aurora, and the Greek name for the north wind, Boreas. The northern lights have been intriguing people since the … Show more
It is well known that Danny Kemp and I share a bench in Hyde Park in the heart of London. It is a wonderful oasis to escape from the hustle and bustle of the busy, noisy city and enjoy watching the world go by, especially in the summer months. … Show more
A few years ago I researched my family tree extensively using a commercial genealogy website, parish and cemetery records and other census information I found online. It was a fascinating process and I was able to track down many of my ancestors to well before 1700. I discovered that both … Show more
I have always loved reading and writing, from as far back as I can remember. I loved both stories, poems and non-fiction as a child and it is the same for me now. I almost always have a novel, a biography or some non-fiction book on the go at … Show more
I was brought up in the north of England, in Lancashire, not far from Haworth, Yorkshire, where the famous Brontë sisters, Emily, Charlotte and Anne lived. Growing up, I spent many a happy hour trudging through the bracken and heather on the West Yorkshire moors with my family. The Moors … Show more