Brittany My first experience of France, was a family trip to Brittany in summer after finishing my a levels. Grateful to discover I had reasonably good sea legs on the ferry, I joined in with fascination as we discovered warm seas, stunning sights and scrummy crepes. I was particularly taken with the fortified island inContinue reading “Hot or What? – Northern France”
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Hot or what? – My Greek Love Affair
In light of the recent UK heatwave – rarer on a bank holiday than unicorn droppings, let alone hen’s teeth – I thought I’d revisit some of our awesome holiday destinations. Any excuse to look through the holiday pix. As it happens, I’m currently having great fun remembering some of the fabulous experiences on GreekContinue reading “Hot or what? – My Greek Love Affair”
Who are you? …
… and what have you done with Jacky Gray? I know, right? This is probably only the third year in my life I’ve been anywhere close to doing something with football. The first was 1987, when Coventry City won the FA Cup. I wouldn’t have called Brian an avid fan, but the opportunity to supportContinue reading “Who are you? …”
Doppelgangers – Female
Women you never rarely see in the same room: Geraldine McEwan – Born May 1932 The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie 1978 – Jean Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves 1991 – Mortiana Marple 2004 – Miss Marple Maggie Smith – Born Dec 1934 Hook 1991 – Granny Wendy Sister Act 1992 – Mother SuperiorHarry PotterContinue reading “Doppelgangers – Female”
Play Up Sky Blues
Anyone living in Coventry couldn’t fail to be aware of the city-wide excitement involving many thousands of households who decorated their homes in various shades of blue and white. The celebrations started when it was confirmed the team would definitely be in the top 2 of the Championship league, and culminated on May 4th withContinue reading “Play Up Sky Blues”
Doppelgangers – Male
Hubby and I had an interesting conversation last week as we tried to identify an actor. I couldn’t decide between John Hannah and Titus Welliver and it turned out to be James Nesmith. Then we started thinking about other lookalikes and came up with several. The internet is full of sites – here’s a few.
1970s prices
The 1970s in the UK were marked by a mix of economic growth and inflation. Here are some key price points from that decade, reflecting the economic conditions of the time, with inflation being a significant factor in the cost of living. The figures are not absolutes, but averaged over those from a number ofContinue reading “1970s prices”
1970s TV Crime Shows – US
The 1970s marked a transformative period in television history with a golden age for detective and cop shows. These series captivated viewers with their intricate plots, star-studded casts, and provocative social commentary. The characters navigated various settings, from the sun-soaked streets of Los Angeles to urban New York. The shows did more than unmask theContinue reading “1970s TV Crime Shows – US”
1970s TV Crime Shows – UK
Characteristics of 1970s British Detective Series These series collectively defined British crime television in the 1970s, blending suspense, drama, and social commentary, and remain influential in the genre today. • Realism and Grit: Many series, like Z-Cars and The Sweeney, emphasized realistic portrayals of police work and urban crime. • Character-Driven Stories: Shows often exploredContinue reading “1970s TV Crime Shows – UK”
My 1970s
1970 Living above my parents’ newsagent shop in Warwick (cool with the free sweets and comics) and attending Newburgh Junior School. 1971 11+ test: Tough, slightly weird tests designed to sort the wheat from the chaff. The prize was choice of several grammar schools in the area. September: Started at Leamington College for girls asContinue reading “My 1970s”
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