Category Archives: Memories

Ah, the good old days…

Before and after

Posted on November 18, 2010 by Shades

I inherited a Theatre collection after the unfortunate death of its owner, Mervyn Gould, this time last year. I have been gradually collecting and sorting items since then but there was a major task to achieve. Yesterday, I rented a … Continue reading →

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Councillor Derek L Bradley RIP

Posted on October 3, 2010 by Shades

I was sad to hear that Councillor Bradley has passed away, the first Member of Morley Town Council to die whilst in office. Derek was a character and an eccentric, Morley is a duller place with his passing. I had … Continue reading →

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The man behind the mask

Posted on June 21, 2010 by Shades

Karen is saddened to hear of the death of Chris Sievey today, AKA Frank Sidebottom. Karen knew Chris from her days as an audience member of the Oxford Road Show and later with her involvement at Radio HBS (Hospital Radio … Continue reading →

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To all the Girls I’ve loved before…*

Posted on February 2, 2010 by Shades

I’m in the process of replacing my car as my current Betsy is rapidly approaching 100,000 miles on the clock. After much thought, scouring the Internet and flicking through Parkers & What car monthly guides, I’ve taken the path of … Continue reading →

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“Tuppenny Rushes”

Posted on January 21, 2010 by Shades

Saturday morning picture shows are looked back on with affection by many people over fifty in Britain. For a few pennies, children had the chance to spend an hour or two watching Westerns, cartoons and Serials with the cliffhanger endings … Continue reading →

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