Pembrokeshire...

Pembrokeshire is the county in the extreme southwest of Wales.  A large peninsula, Pembrokeshire is a very picturesque county, and has some of the best beaches in Britain.  The largest town is Haverfordwest, with other major settlements including Pembroke, Milford Haven, Fishguard, and Tenby.

Torquil MacLeod and Ronnie Faed...

I am sure that the two names mentioned here won't mean anything to you.  However, considering the circumstances in which they lost their lives, it is sad that the young Scottish lads - and many others - have become forgotten over the last one hundred years.

Some British Animals...

Time for another visit to the video world of Anglophenia.  Here we will have a look at some of the creatures that are common in Great Britain, but not so in the United States.

The Holy Island...

Lindisfarne is a small island off the coast of Northumberland on the northeast coast of England, and is also known as Holy Island.  With a history dating back to at least the 6th Century, it was for many years an important centre of Celtic Christianity.

Football League Updates...

As promised last week, here are the weekend's updates from all the league action in England and Scotland.

And Now, the End is Near...

...the end of the footy seasons, that is!

As you will have seen, I am covering the Championship in most detail, as it is an absolutely enthralling end to the season.

A Child of the Troubles...

I have covered - albeit just a little - some of the political unrest in Northern Ireland over the last few decades.  Without adding anything, here is a poem :

London's Green Countryside...

Youtube is a fabulous website, and it's amazing how many little gems you can find on there, including things you never even knew existed!  Here is one such video.

Scottish Mining Accidents...

There have been no major British mining disasters on 10th April, but there have been a number of accidents in which lives have been lost.  Here are some that have occurred in Scottish mines...

Little Boy Blue...

Today's post is going to be my personal tribute to a legend of British sport, someone who inspired during my childhood.  It will come as no surprise to you to discover that the sport is speedway.  So, here is my tribute to Nigel Boocock.

Castles of Kent...

The county of Kent is a pleasantly rural part of the country, and is commonly referred to as "The Garden of England".  However, due to its proximity to mainland Europe, it has often been the first place of attack when invasions were planned.  As a result, Kent is also home to a number of castles and other fortifications.

The A6 Murder...

Fifty-three years ago tomorrow (4th April, 1962), James Hanratty was hanged at Bedford Jail, just north of London.  Hanratty was found guilty of the murder of Michael Gregsten, and the rape and attempted murder of Gregsten's mistress, Valerie Storie.  The case has caused much discussion

Up, Up and Away...

While most people know the major English airports (Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester etc), there are a surprising number of airfields currently in use.  Here is a list of the main ones as recognised by the IATA (International Air Transport Association), who assign airport codes.  I have omitted military airbases, but don't be fooled; most are not used by major commercial airlines, and/or are privately owned.  Oh, and I will be covering airports across the rest of the UK later...