Dangerous Moonlight...

...was a 1941 British film, starring Anton Walbrook.  One of the all-time classic British war movies, it was released in the USA as Suicide Squadron.  However, it is probably best remembered for a truly great piece of music, The Warsaw Concerto.

28th September...

...is the 271st day of the year.  With just 94 days left until 2016, we will have a look at some of the events that have occurred on this day in history.

Snowdonia - in Technicolor...

Time to pop back to the wonderful nation of Wales.  Here is a wonderful documentary about one of the most beautiful regions of the country - Snowdonia and the north-west.  This film dates to 1945.

Cruising Down the River...

Today we will look at some of the many rivers found in England.  Despite being just a relatively small island, there is an incredible number of rivers and streams found around Great Britain.  While not on the same scale as many in North America, or even Europe, English rivers have long played an important role in the life of the locals.  This is particularly noticeable when you look at the amount of "port" and "mouth" towns dotted around the coast.

You're 'aving a Laugh, Mate!!!

Today's chosen subject is the wonderfully unique world of British comedy!  Without wishing to appear too biased, I will say that British comedy - particularly television comedy - is the best in the world!

Marble Arch Underground Station...

Firstly, I'd just like to apologise for not posting yesterday, but I was busy, and wasn't able to get around to it.  Secondly, I didn't think it was that important, as today is actually the seventy-fifth anniversary of a particularly sad event.

Do I Detect a Theme?

Of course I do!  By that, I mean "theme" as in "theme music".

I've recently been watching/listening a music channel on television, called "Easy Listening"; it's basically a collection of mellow instrumentals, but the really weird thing is that, despite being in the US, it plays mostly British music!  What makes it even better is that I am so familiar with both the artists and the tunes.  Here are some examples of what I have been hearing...

9th September in Scotland and Wales...

I make frequent posts on here about accidents down the mines of Great Britain, usually involving a heavy loss of life.  While today's offering doesn't involve any major incidents with victims in double or triple figures (obviously, any loss of life can be considered a disaster), it does show that the 9th of September has seen an unusually high number of accidents.

This is a grim reminder just how dangerous the industry could be.

South of the Solent...

...is the lovely county of the Isle of Wight.  The only island county in England, it is also - strangely enough - the only county I have never visited!  What makes that particularly surprising is that it really so close to Surrey, and the fact that I have so much time all along the south coast!

League Update...

I know I am a day later than usual, but I just wanted to include another Saturday's action!  Yes, it's time for my first post of the footy season!  The league is now a month old, and while there's a long way to go, it is starting to take shape.

How Novel...

I know people tend not to read as much as they used to, but there are some great British novels out there.  Not that I read much fiction, I know, but if you want a good read, here are some of the best British novels of all time...