For many of us, the closest we come to experiencing what Victorian poverty was like is by watching a television adaptation of a work of Charles Dickens. He would use his writing to bring about societal change in a similar way to how actors and musicians put their name to good causes today. It can… Continue reading Life in a Victorian Dosshouse
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Coronavirus Diary 85: Living by example.
It is surprising how often in life how often synchronicity happens. Last Saturday I set off for the East End of London to take some photos and do a little research for the new book that I am writing on every day Victorian era people who lost their lives whilst saving the lives of others.… Continue reading Coronavirus Diary 85: Living by example.
Coronavirus Diary 17 – Social Distancing with Opera, Fräuleins and the low-skilled!
I was reading this morning that the social restrictions the government have put in place a month ago have been so successful that they are worried on how to convince people to come out again once it is safe to do so. I’d go a step further and say except for the whole Coronavirus, I… Continue reading Coronavirus Diary 17 – Social Distancing with Opera, Fräuleins and the low-skilled!
Spending Christmas Alone
I’m writing this post a few weeks in advance as I do for most of my posts. Christmas is traditionally a time for get-togethers and families and people don’t tend to think of those who spend it on their own for various reasons. In previous years, I have spent Christmas Eve and some other days… Continue reading Spending Christmas Alone
Let Me Help – Doing more than feeling sorry for those in need.
I’ve written before about being A Good Samaritan. I spend a lot of time thinking about those in need. Whether it is homeless persons or those fallen on hard times in other ways such as ex-service people. Even my first book was called Let Me Help before it I re-wrote it and got it published… Continue reading Let Me Help – Doing more than feeling sorry for those in need.
Stephen Liddell 