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Category Archives: Blog
The Golden Age of Spiritualism
I have been doing some research for my partner Jane Osborne who is writing a book about the explosion of interest in Spiritualism in the mid 18th century which carried on for a century. It has been highly instructive for … Continue reading
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Tagged allan kardec, arthur findley, camille flammarion, charles richet, edgar cayce, edward tylor, emanuel swedenborg, francois delanne, harry houdini, helen duncan, helena blavatsky, joseph buchanan, judge john edmonds, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, sir oliver lodge, spiritualism, wiliam moses, william crookes
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Bethel Cemetery, Sketty, Swansea
I have never taken much interest in graveyards. It has always seemed to me that placing a loved one in a box to rot six feet underground is odd. Not that some graveyards do not have grandeur. The Arlington War … Continue reading
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Spoken Word at Caffé del Nino , Cannock– 9/7/17
I had heard about this event for some months but not had the opportunity to catch it. I was curious for two reasons. Firstly, I always like attending new poetry evenings so that I can learn how o improve … Continue reading
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Fun with Fours
Fun with Fours: Four names I go by 1. Gary 2. Dad 3. Grandad Gary 4. Gazza Four places I’ve lived: (really exciting 1. Sutton Coldfield 2. Cambridge 3. Alexandria, Virginia, USA 4. Leeds Four things I love … Continue reading
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Pure and Good and Right
I haven’t been to this event for a few years, but this headliner looks interesting: PUREandGOODandRIGHT Open Mic Poetry Event This month taking place at THE TREE HOUSE BOOKSHOP 4 The Square, KENILWORTH, CV8 1EB Thursday, 11 May 7.30 p.m st.art … Continue reading
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Highbury Theatre , Sutton Coldfield Programme 2017/18
I was pleased to see the above programme, with dates yet to be set. It is a good combination of some tried and trusted favourites, the offbeat, and obscure, here is a preview: Hobson’s Choice by Harold Brighouse is a … Continue reading
NaPoWriMo April 2017
I shall try hard to write a poem a day, this list of prompts from Jo Bell will surely help: Day 1 Write to yourself as a sixteen year old. What warnings, what advice would you give? If you have … Continue reading
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