http://www.rodcollins.com/wordpress A Site About Everything and Nothing Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:27:05 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The First Snow of the Year in Lincolnshire So much happens when we’re asleep, for most of us I suppose the world stops spinning when our heads hit the pillow and life doesn’t resume in the world until we awaken but there’s an entire nocturnal world out there not least in ... http://www.rodcollins.com/wordpress/snow-in-lincolnshire-a-romantic-look-at-the-first-snow-of-the-year Cafe Culture in Grimsby & Cleethorpes ~ Cosmopolitan Lincolnshire Has the European culture of drinking fine coffee in trendy street side cafe’s finally reached Lincolnshire and more to the point . . . Grimsby and Cleethorpes ? Yes it has cherished readers and I’ve photographic evidence ! Pictures of the Week Again ... http://www.rodcollins.com/wordpress/culture-in-grimsby-cleethorpes-cosmopolitan-lincolnshire The Jews House in Lincoln, Lincolnshire Some research which reveals the remarkable story behind this beautiful medieval building on Steep Hill in the City of Lincoln. There’s quite a story to be told here of a former woman occupant that should interest many, even those with no real interest in history or ... http://www.rodcollins.com/wordpress/jews-house-lincoln-a-medieval-tale German War Graves in Grimsby, Lincolnshire ~ History & Photos A look at the Commonwealth War Grave Commission’s War Graves for men who served in the German forces during World War II and who were subsequently buried in Grimsby in Lincolnshire. Original photographs of each grave and research into each man ... http://www.rodcollins.com/wordpress/german-war-graves-in-grimsby-lincolnshire-history-photos Just a note to let regular readers know that from time-to-time there may be more than one article a day going on the site. I don’t know, obviously, how everybody uses the site so I mention it lest people look at the latest article and think that’s it - do check ... http://www.rodcollins.com/wordpress/new-information-double-posts The Politics of Envy in the UK There’s a fundamental difference between the British and Americans I believe and this week it has manifested itself in an almost farcical way. We have to start doing what best and what needs to be done rather than what we think we might like to ... http://www.rodcollins.com/wordpress/the-politics-of-envy-in-the-uk-rife-damaging 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 ... http://www.rodcollins.com/wordpress/are-classic-books-dead-classics-a-thing-of-the-past The Grimsby Fishermen’s Memorial Statue A look at the wonderful memorial to all those trawlermen who set sail from the Port of Grimsby - sadly, never to return. It’s a tremendous piece of work and a truly fitting tribute - the spirit of which I’ve attempted to capture . . . It think ... http://www.rodcollins.com/wordpress/grimsby-fishermens-memorial-statue-info-pics Poetry and Photography ~ Literature and Pictures ! All the photographs this week come with classic lines and quotes, the photographs are mine but you’ll be pleased to hear the quotes and poetry are not ! A Week in Pictures Folks A small bird will drop frozen dead from a bough without ever ... http://www.rodcollins.com/wordpress/poetry-and-photography-lit-pics Manby Village in Lincolnshire - The History Manby is a small village situated close to Louth and Grimoldby in Lincolnshire, here’s the result of a visit, some time ago now, and the subsequent research Although known as a hamlet in the past the area was transformed by RAF Manby, which we’ll deal ... http://www.rodcollins.com/wordpress/manby-in-lincolnshire-history-manby-church