Darren Hepburn

The World At War: The Ultimate Restored Edition available from amazon

I have fond memories of watching this series in the 1980’s…Sunday evening viewing on a black and white television when I was 11 years old.

posted 25 May, 2012
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Stalingrad by Antony Beevor available from The Folio Society A book, a mug of cocoa, the rain rattling the window and a warm glow from a well placed lamp and all feels good.

There is no doubt that fine edition books have cash investment potential…many leave them to mature like a fine wine in oak bookshelves. My own collection will be left to my children, assuming that I have any children in the future, in the hope that my collection will be enjoyed and well read by my future family many years from now. It may be considered an investment in my future childrens’ wellbeing.

Metal detecting The Huech. Taking shelter from incoming rain.

posted 16 May, 2012
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posted 16 May, 2012
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First day metal detecting at The Huech. A couple of hours spent testing equipment and getting used to the new metal detector. All I’ve found so far is some scrap iron…which I took home and disposed of. At least I know that the equipment works ok…I hope to have better luck next time :)

posted 12 May, 2012
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metal detecting

I have faint memories of the miners’ strike from when I was a child…flickering images on a black and white television. Looking forward to watching this DVD over the weekend.

The Miners’ Campaign Tapes DVD (1984) is available from amazon