A couple of days in Bedfordshire with two long-term mates, has meant nostalgia, beer, Thai curry and pizza have been my metaphorical weekend mistresses. I first met these amiable chaps in 1983 when I started working at British Coal's Gateshead computer centre...... One of the lads is called Bill, the other (like me) isn't. Not only did we work together in the north east... Continue Reading →
The Legacy Of A Grocer’s Daughter
I was sad to read that Kellingley Colliery in Yorkshire closes today. As a result, the 18th December 2015 will be known historically as the end of deep coal mining in Britain. My first job as a 16 year old was for the National Coal Board (latterly British Coal) at their North East area head... Continue Reading →