The old Penny-Farthing bicycle, Dennis Potter's play Pennies from Heaven, priceless stamp the Penny Black and amusement halls Penny Arcades - All deriving their monikers from the centuries old penny coin. "See a penny. Pick it up. All day long you'll have good luck." an adage my mum occasionally proffered to her offspring during their... Continue Reading →
When They Met It Was Murda!
Microsoft Windows 1.0 operating system was released on this day 30 years ago. The company’s first graphical operating system was released to mixed reviews. Some people said it was good, some said it was alright, whilst Mrs Trubshaw at number 47 said it was “Like my arse!”……… Which is just about as mixed a reviews... Continue Reading →