Monthly Archives: June 2013

Glastonbury – Then and Now

Posted on June 29, 2013 by Stephen Liddell

This weekend sees the world-famous musical festival in the sleepy Somerset town of Glastonbury. From out of nowhere a new city of around 180,000 people will settle down in the fields to enjoy music, dance and traditionally lots of mud. … Continue reading →

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100 Places I Want To See Before I Die Top 10

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Stephen Liddell

To coincide with the launch of my new Travelogue book, Planes, Trains and Sinking Boats  over the last few weeks I have written about my 100 must see places.  I won’t call this a bucket list as I only travel … Continue reading →

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Going To The Cinema Alone…. Specifically For The Great Gatsby (2013 film)

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Stephen Liddell

For the last few months whilst being without a job I have made it my business to go to the cinema once a week on a Tuesday during which I get to see films for half price. It may be … Continue reading →

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100 Places I Want To See Before I Die (20 – 11)

Posted on June 21, 2013 by Stephen Liddell

Celebrating the publishing of my new travelogue Planes Trains & Sinking Boats I am continuing my countdown of top 100 list of places I want (and wanted) to see when I was a student.  If you missed the countdown so … Continue reading →

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100 Places I Want To See Before I Die (30 -21)

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Stephen Liddell

Celebrating the publishing of my new travelogue Planes Trains & Sinking Boats I am continuing my countdown of top 100 list of places I want (and wanted) to see when I was a student.  If you missed the countdown so … Continue reading →

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100 Places I Want To See Before I Die (40-31)

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Stephen Liddell

Celebrating the publishing of my new travelogue Planes Trains & Sinking Boats I am continuing my countdown of top 100 list of places I want (and wanted) to see when I was a student.  If you missed the countdown so … Continue reading →

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The signing of The Magna Carta 798 years ago today.

Posted on June 15, 2013 by Stephen Liddell

This weekend marks the 798th anniversary of the ‘signing’ of The Magna Carta or Great Charter.  It is known world-wide as being the founding of modern principles of democracy and individual rights and freedoms while curtailing the power of the … Continue reading →

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100 Places I Want To See Before I Die (50 – 41)

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Stephen Liddell

Celebrating the publishing of my new travelogue Planes Trains & Sinking Boats I am continuing my countdown of top 100 list of places I want (and wanted) to see when I was a student.  The world has changed quite a … Continue reading →

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100 Places I Want To See Before I Die (60 -51)

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Stephen Liddell

Celebrating the publishing of my new travelogue Planes Trains & Sinking Boats I am continuing my countdown of top 100 list of places I want (and wanted) to see when I was a student.  If you missed the countdown so … Continue reading →

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100 Places I Want To See Before I Die (70 -61)

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Stephen Liddell

Celebrating the publishing of my new travelogue Planes Trains & Sinking Boats I am continuing my countdown of top 100 list of places I want (and wanted) to see when I was a student.  In the intervening 15 years or … Continue reading →

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