Monthly Archives: May 2013

2013 Annual Cheese-Rolling Race!

Posted on May 29, 2013 by

This past Bank-Holiday Monday saw the weird and wonderful calendar of oddball traditions and activities in Britain move to Coopers Hill in Gloucestershire.  Though the world media concentrates on sporting events such as Wimbledon, Badminton Horse Trials, Sailing, Formula 1 … Continue reading →

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New book launch Planes Traines and Sinking Boats + Special Offers and Competition give-away!

Posted on May 25, 2013 by

Today is a big day, the official launch of my second book!  Planes, Trains and Sinking Boats: My Travels Through A World Of Mishaps is a humorous travelogue. I originally started writing it for two main reasons; the first is … Continue reading →

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Terrrorism returns to London as brave passerby potentially saves many lives.

Posted on May 23, 2013 by

Yesterday the lunch time news in Britain was headlined by the successful conviction of an IRA terrorist who in 1982 killed 11 people and 7 horses in a twin bombing in London’s Green and Hyde Parks.  By 6pm, a new … Continue reading →

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The beautiful, magical Silver Swan Automaton at The Bowes Museum

Posted on May 15, 2013 by

Every now and then when you go travelling, you come across something out of the ordinary.  If you are very lucky, you might see something unique and quite amazing, the Silver Swan is such a sight. The Silver Swan Automaton … Continue reading →

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The State Opening of Parliament and the Official Role of The Queen

Posted on May 11, 2013 by

Wednesday saw the annual State Opening of Parliament centred around the Queens Speech.  It is perhaps the key moment for the Queen in political life and in it she explains of the coming policies and proposed laws for the future … Continue reading →

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