history – Life Through Ordinary Eyes

Superman in New York City

I’m writing this piece on the 21st anniversary of the passing of Christopher Reeve (10.10.2004) may you rest in eternal peace Superman! So as I always do when I visit New York City is a nerdy walk to a movie location or an iconic spot forged in history, as Superman was released on December 10thContinueContinue reading “Superman in New York City”

General John F. Reynolds

General John F. Reynolds 1820-1863 Our family holiday to the USA this year (August 2025) took us to Lancaster Pennsylvannia, we have visited there numerous times as we have numeous family located in and around Lancaster, but on this trip we decided rather stay at our families properties we’d rent an Airbnb. Our chosen propertyContinueContinue reading “General John F. Reynolds”

The New York Mafia and Me

There are elements to this piece that will upset people that will potentially generate debate, there are pictures of death of those the very piece is about, i have to put this so as not offend people who find this kind of writing upsetting, or shocking please read wat your own discretion! ( if thereContinueContinue reading “The New York Mafia and Me”

Tax Tax Tax

At first I thought this was funny….Then I realised the awful truth of it. Be sure to read all the way to the end! Think bin charges need to be added in, too.Tax his land,Tax his bed,Tax the tableAt which he’s fed.Tax his work,Tax his pay,He works for peanutsAnyway!Tax his cow,Tax his goat,Tax his pants,TaxContinueContinue reading “Tax Tax Tax”

Christchurch Croft

The History & heritage Trail Initial write up from lan-opc.org/Winwick/croft/christchurch.html Built as a chapel of ease to the Mother Church of Winwick in 1832-1833, Christ Church Croft occupies a prominent position in what is probably one of the highest parts of the village. The Church is of Gothic design with a spire designed by oneContinueContinue reading “Christchurch Croft”

It’s Just a New York City Subway Grate Right?

If your anything at all like me, I like nothing more than strolling around the hustle and bustle of New York City, up and down the avenue’s across the city from street to street, weaving through the multitude of parks and small Green spaces, it’s simply heaven to me. But more than that everywhere youContinueContinue reading “It’s Just a New York City Subway Grate Right?”

The Parish Church of St. George Tyldesley 1825 – Present

I’m privileged in my role as a Funeral Director to enter a vast array of churches and holy buildings, every church has a deep connection with our past, its like a moment in time frozen for us all to see, beautifully made with stunning architecture, a walk around the churchyards is like a library, bookmarksContinueContinue reading “The Parish Church of St. George Tyldesley 1825 – Present”

Pennington our own little Manor

How much do you really know about our area of Pennington? now I knew we had a long history dating back many centuries, I know our area was very prominent in the region, but I didn’t know our full history, the property I live in is probably somewhere in the region of 400 years oldContinueContinue reading “Pennington our own little Manor”