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The one the only Charles Hawtrey
The story of Charles Hawtrey is one of those uncomfortable reminders that the people who make us laugh are not always the ones living the happiest lives. To cinema audiences he was instantly recognisable. The round glasses, the fluttering voice, the nervous little glances that seemed to say he knew…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
Life Through Ordinary Eyes 