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Are the Old Classic Books Dead ~ Are Many of the classics a thing of the Past ?
I wonder, in a modern world, whether many of what are regarded as the classic book and authors of the past have had their day in the eye of the young or modern reader
If so which will survive and which will die . . .
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How Many People Really Are Green ?
Most people, when asked, say the care about the planet and are environmentally conscious - nowadays the majority are green and want to save the planet.
I’m an old cynic though and I think most people are only interested in themselves . . .
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When Was Google Invented ?
Not especially difficult to answer . . . you’d think
Just about all of us use Google as our search engine and probably take it for granted, few of us ever think of, or indeed understand, just how ‘clever’ it is.
How would you find out when Google first appeared ? Why you’d . . . Google it, which is now an official phrase, of course - and there you’d make your first howler . . .
Here’s a real scoop for you - cracker this . . .
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A Selection of Photographs featuring Gothic Style Gravestones, Headstones, Memorials & Grave Markers
I’ve decided to put together a series of photographs featuring beautiful gravestones and gothic styled statues, carvings etc.
They are both interesting, beautiful and a chance to do something photographically, hope you’ll agree - I’ve also written, what I hope is, of interest to the uninitiated - a brief overview of what Gothic and Goths meant once and is today . . .
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Grimsby on the Secret Millionaire TV Show
Was the depiction of Grimsby on Channel 4’s television show The Secret Millionaire a fair portrayal ?
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Ernest Hemingway’s Book A Farewell to Arms
I’ve always said it feels different to read a first edition book, the text etc is the same of course but somehow it’s better - the reading experience is enhanced.
Sadly, in this case not even that could save this ‘classic novel’
Perhaps I’m missing something . . .
Hope regular readers will give it a read
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The BBC in Grimsby ~ Reel History of Britain Review
Yes folks the mighty Beeb has descended on Grimsby and what did Auntie do ?
Here’s what I thought of the show . . .
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Graffiti in Grimsby
A photographic tour of the finest street art and graffiti in Grimsby, Lincolnshire
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Artist Wanted & Suggestions for Artwork and a Logo Sought
Here’s a call out to everybody who visits the site - I’ve a little project in mind but being completely devoid of any artistic skill in the artwork area I find, unusually, that I cannot do something for myself - I need help
I’m also asking everybody for suggestions . . .
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The Shadow Line TV Series
Is it any good - Is it worth watching - I think so . . .
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Laurel and Hardy in Lincolnshire !
Did you know that the Kings of Comedy were regular visitors to Lincolnshire . . .
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Immingham Museum ~ A Visitors guide
An account of my trip to the Immingham Museum in Lincolnshire with plenty of original photographs
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The Scream by Edvard Munch
Is the tormented figure actually screaming or is it trying to block out the screams of another ?
It’s a fabulous painting and worth a closer look . . .
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Grimsby Heritage Centre Portrait Exhibition
A chance for a bit of culture not to mention a rare opportunity to look at some of the things held in the ‘Museum Collection’ saw your host hot footing it to the Heritage Centre . . .
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Zen the TV Series ~ A Review
Last night the latest literary detective hit the UK screens for the first time ~ Aurelio Zen the Italian detective created by Michael Dibdin
But was it any good . . .
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Architecture in Lincoln ~ A Look at the Architectural Gems in the ‘Capital’ of Lincolnshire
There’s much to see and appreciate in the ancient city of Lincoln and that includes architecture with building work on show spanning over 1500 years
I took a camera and hopefully a reasonably tasteful eye to Lincoln and record some of the highlights
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Barrow in Lincolnshire is near the coast so ships are no great mystery - unless they’re in a field that is !
Is is a crop circle, a chalk figure or is it the work of aliens 
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Mods v Rockers at Seaside resorts !
It sounds like a blast from the past when the Mods used to go to seaside resorts to face up to the rockers but it still happens
As I saw on Sunday at Cleethorpes . . .
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How Popular is the Pope in Britain ?
With the Papal visit to the UK in full swing I’ve found some of the headlines quite interesting and worthy of comment and discussion.
I hope you do too
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The Classic English Village Pond
A classic feature of so many British villages and hamlets - the idyllic, ancient, communal water feature
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Lincolnshire Heritage Open Days
It looks as though there should be something to interest everybody in this imminent series of events celebrating the history of Lincolnshire.
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Sherlock Holmes ~ New TV Series ~ Good or Bad ?
Last night the BBC aired a new television series featuring Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson, it was set in modern day 2010 . . .
As a life long fan of Arthur Conan Doyle’s Consulting Detective I felt I simply couldn’t face it but last night, like a moth to a flame . . .
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The Strange Ways of Country Folk & Other Tales
I wasn’t really sure how to title this as it’s just a catch up article of the day as I have a picture I wanted to use.
Today was split into two . . .
[edit] Caution, picture which some may possibly find a little upsetting
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Stallingborough Heritage Weekend
There is a special weekend planned to look at the Heritage of Stallingborough in Lincolnshire
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Vikings in Grimsby !
Yes folks Tintin Ace Reporter has once again dusted off his pencil and notepad to bring you the staggering news of a Viking Invasion in the form of a Long Ship coming up the Humber and landing in Grimsby
Is Dane Law about to become de rigueur once again in Lincolnshire ? er no . . . more like Sod’s Law
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