Category Archives: Unreliable memories

What do people buy as presents to take to a birthday party now? Particularly, boys, in times of virtual reality, what do people give? Are actual physical items bought, or are the gifts in the realm of online activity? In … Continue reading →

English, Economics and History, the examinations for my three A Level subjects began on Monday, 4th June 1979 and ended eleven days later on Friday, 15th June 1979. In ordinary times, such an occasion would now be marked by a … Continue reading →

Heinz Baked Beans on toasted Hovis bread spread with butter, topped with grated Cheddar cheese. It was a Sunday tea of contentment, a Sunday tea that might have been eaten at any time in the past fifty years. Baked beans … Continue reading →

The school Duke of Edinburgh expedition takes place next week. The teachers supervising it are very different from Mr Light. Mr Light taught science and P.E. and was the school organizer for the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme, all of … Continue reading →

“Blazing June,” it always seemed an odd description of the month. No June in England was ever really blazing – except, perhaps June 2018. Nevertheless, there were some who reckoned it the best month of the year, the days were … Continue reading →