History Lecturer
Tuesday 5 December 2023
The Spirit of Christmas - A carol
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I write a satirical column for our church magazine. My motto comes from Desiderius Erasmus: "What is the matter with telling the trut...
Tuesday 9 May 2023
Coniston Landscapes
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My next exhibition will be in The Institute, Yewdale Road, Coniston. Saturday and Sunday, May 20 and 21, 10.00 - 6.00 Monday May 22, 10.00 ...
Monday 31 October 2022
Remembrance
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I am in the remembrance business. After decades teaching about both world wars, and taking many trips to the Ypres Salient, November 11th is...
Sunday 25 September 2022
Magnificat
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Service With a Smile by DES “ What is the wrong with telling the truth with a smile? ” Desiderius Erasmus to Martin Dorp, 1515 C...
Saturday 27 August 2022
My Lighter Pieces
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The oldest things on my list were plays I wrote – for junior pupils but for adult audiences. I have only published the ones I think yo...
Saturday 13 August 2022
History for Pupils and Students
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Some of my Kindle pieces were written with senior school pupils very much in mind. Some of them are for those generally interested i...
Saturday 9 October 2021
The Founding of the Edinburgh Academy
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Between 1760 and 1820 the New Town was built in Edinburgh. In 1824 The Edinburgh Academy was founded, a new school for this new town. ...
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