Tag Archives: childhood

Happy 100th Birthday Granddad

Posted on March 5, 2016 by Stephen Liddell

Today is a special day as my Granddad, Harold Stanley Heard, was born 100 years ago today on March 5th 1916. It seems such a long time ago when you think about it. 20 of those periods would take you … Continue reading →

Posted in Life | Tagged #WPLongform, childhood, Death, Family, Granddad, Life, Long reads, Monologue, nostalgia, Travel | 6 Comments

A love-letter to Grandma

Posted on July 28, 2015 by Stephen Liddell

Everyone loves their Grandma don’t they? They’re possibly the most special person anyone lucky enough to ever have one has ever had, along with Granddads of course! Grandparents have all the joys of having young children but don’t have the … Continue reading →

Posted in Life | Tagged Border Television, childhood, Cumbria, Family, Grandad, Grandma, Grandparents, Life, memories, nostalgia, outdoors | 16 Comments

Remembering Leonard Nimoy and Mr. Spock

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Stephen Liddell

I was in Portugal on Friday when I heard the sad news of the death of Leonard Nimoy and whilst very saddened was not entirely surprised given his recent health problems. I shouldn’t have been surprised that his death was … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, Movies and Films, Popular Culture, television | Tagged Captain Kirk, childhood, Leonard Nimoy, memories, Mr Spock, News, nostalgia, Sci-Fi, Social Media, Spock, Star Trek, television, William Shatner | 14 Comments

A field of dreams and memories

Posted on August 16, 2014 by Stephen Liddell

Yesterday on my way to collect a customer for a half day tour to Woburn Abbey, I found myself with 15 minutes to spare so I took the opportunity to visit my old childhood park, somewhere I had only visited … Continue reading →

Posted in Heritage, history, Life | Tagged British Bulldog, childhood, Family, Football, Jumpers for goalposts, Life, Mama, memories, nostalgia, outdoors, Robin Hood, Robin of Sherwood, walks | 15 Comments

My Grandfathers Clock

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Stephen Liddell

It’s no secret that I like travelling. In particular I love travelling by trains and I hate travelling by planes. I have always liked travelling by trains even when it is more practical to fly or drive by car. Train … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, Travel | Tagged childhood, Family, Life, nostalgia, Trains, Travel, UK | 11 Comments

Childhood, food and a long lost table cloth.

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Stephen Liddell

It’s funny in my mind at least how different times were in the 1970’s than they are now. From a childs point of view we were much like the Victorians in the 19thC than what we are like in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Life | Tagged childhood, food, Life, Mama, nostalgia, outdoors | 3 Comments

If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Stephen Liddell

Early this week I had what passes as a moment of minor success at my workplace. I managed to secure an order from a customer. This may sound mundane and indeed it isn’t the greatest achievement ever. However I have … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, writing | Tagged childhood, Egypt, Life, nostalgia, persistence, writing | 2 Comments

Tuning in to Shortwave Radio

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Stephen Liddell

For anyone under the age of 90 it i’s easy to forget about the times before the Internet. How difficult it was to find out even simple information such as when the local DIY shop is open? What are the … Continue reading →

Posted in Life | Tagged childhood, Culture, Life, nostalgia | 13 Comments

Summertime childhood nostalgia

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Stephen Liddell

Most people have happy memories of their childhood even if it were not an entirely happy one and for many people it is summer time that they look back with fondness. I remember a lot of my summers with happiness, … Continue reading →