Category Archives: Culture

More human behaviour than individuals.

More more Co-op-ery

Posted on June 24, 2010 by Shades

The grandest building is on the corner of Queen Street and Albion Street. The main entrance stairwell is boarded up now (as the stairs were removed to form Candyman in later years). There is a comparatively simple scrolled carving above … Continue reading →

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Crusted Port

Posted on April 27, 2010 by Shades

I noticed that our popular Port tipple which is normally sold in half litre bottles is now available in larger bottles. It is a bit on the expensive side though and I did a double-take when I tried the price … Continue reading →

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Playing with fire

Posted on February 25, 2010 by Shades

We went to Blackpool on Saturday, to visit some of Showzam 2010. (We went last year and had a good time). Showzam Central had an exhibition about P T Barnum, as well as the 50′s sideshows and a couple of … Continue reading →

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Teas and Coffees

Posted on November 14, 2009 by Shades

Yesterday was a very busy day. It was Mervyn’s Funeral in Loughborough and we had an evening show in Manchester- Hazel O’Connor’s Beyond Breaking Glass. The funeral was well attended and there were flowers from the regulars at his watering … Continue reading →

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Mervyn Stockbridge Gould

Posted on November 12, 2009 by Shades

A very good friend died recently and I’m getting lots of communication from others who knew him. I was asked to write this Obituary which might possibly appear in The Stage next week. I knew him for more than twenty … Continue reading →

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