What a Carry On (Part One)...

One of the most celebrated series of British films was the prolific, if remarkably low-budget, Carry On series of comedies.  Based on the bawdy seaside postcard humour, featuring frequent double entendre and sexual innuendo, they were very popular during the 1960's and '70's.  Unsurprisingly, they haven't dated very well, particular some of the later films...

F.A. Cup 4th Round...

Time to get right up to date with things again, and return to the great game of football!  This weekend sees the Fourth Round Proper of the F.A. Cup.  Looking at the draw, I must admit to being a little disappointed...

From Bugs to Bows...

Firstly, I'd like to apologise for not posting on Friday.  Secondly, I decided to follow on from last Wednesday's feature with another of London's finest - yet often ignored - museums.  It is another that I have yet to visit, but hopefully one day...

A Professor of Architecture...

With all the depressing posts of the last two or three weeks, it's time for a change...  Today we will have a quick look at one of London's hidden gems.  What makes this even better is that admission is free!

Roll Away the Stone...

We are only halfway through the first month of the year, and we have already said goodbye to a number of legendary rock musicians from a fabulous era.  The latest is Dale Griffin, drummer for Mott the Hoople.  He was 67.

Weep You No More...

People pass away every day, and of course, any death is sad, but the world of English show-business has been suffering from a very sad spell recently.  From the world, we have lost David Bowie, John Bradbury, and Lemmy.  Two greatly respected stars of stage and screen, Alan Rickman and Brian Bedford have gone too.  Finally, a great disc jockey and television presenter, Ed "Stewpot" Stewart.

Where Does That Come From (Part Two)?

A few months ago, I posted a list of foods that are associated with certain locations in the UK, as illustrated by the names.  If you'll pardon the pun, here is a second helping...

Planet Earth is Blue...

This wasn't what I had planned today, and I'm very sad...  You can probably guess that this post is to do with the sad passing of the music legend, David Bowie.  I'm not going to publish an obituary of my own thoughts on the great man, as there are multitudes still appearing as we speak.

On Yer Bike...

...motorbike, that is!  The Americans always boast about their Harley-Davidsons and Indian, the Japanese have their Yamahas and Kawasakis, and there are several other nations who are rightly proud of their motorcycle heritage.  One nation that doesn't immediately springs to mins - certainly not to the Americans, anyway - is Great Britain!

Hixon Train Crash...

Something that is sadly very common in the United States, even to this day, is rail accidents that occur on crossings (level crossings, as the British know them).  In the UK, they never have been a regular cause for concern.  Here is the story of one such incident, though...

What the Papers Say...

...or more precisely, what does it say about the papers?  One of the sad effects of the internet boom is the loss of popularity of of of the long-time staples of British life - the newspaper.  Newspapers are much more a part of the daily routine - or indeed, Sunday routine.

It's 2016...

...so I'd like to take the opportunity to wish you all a very Happy, Healthy, Peaceful, and Prosperous New Year!  As usual, here is a video!.