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Tag: UK

The Making Museum, Derby

Posted on July 26, 2023July 25, 2023 by Simon
If you happen to be in the Midlands of England try to visit the Museum of Making. It is a museum re-imagined to be more like an attic. There are collections of all kind of things including railway sig... Read More

WWIT about Brexit

Posted on September 15, 2019April 6, 2020 by Simon
Brexit is a Portmanteau of British and Exit and it explains it all. The UK voted to leave the EU and the decision is causing much angst in the EU and in the UK. I have always thought that Brexit was, ... Read More

Sunday Punday 4

Posted on January 27, 2013December 31, 2012 by Simon
England has no kidney bank, but it does have a Liverpool.... Read More

Simon Says Postcards 10/23/2012

Posted on October 23, 2012October 23, 2012 by Simon
“Foreign aid is taking money from poor people in rich countries and giving it to rich people in poor countries” Attributed to Ron Paul The Shambles in York Other Political Quotes... Read More

The Dodger

Posted on October 6, 2012October 5, 2012 by Simon
I just finished reading Terry Pratchett’s new book Dodger on my Kindle.  It was a great read and like all of Pratchett’s books full of pithy humor and word play.  Highly recommended!  H... Read More

Boris Johnson

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Simon
“My policy on cake is having it and eating it.” Boris Johnson Lord Mayor of London and Political Hero of the Olympics... Read More

Simon Says Postcards 5/15/2012

Posted on May 15, 2012April 10, 2012 by Simon
“All roads lead to the gift shop” A travel observation by Rebecca Burrow many years ago at Warwick Castle.   (The second “W” in Warwick is silent.) Stratford on Avon (better t... Read More

Simon Says Postcards 5/08/2012

Posted on May 8, 2012April 10, 2012 by Simon
Abbey visit hints:          -Arrive early in the day        -Use the audio guide        -Linger in the Poets Corner        -Marvel at the Chapter House        -See Isaac... Read More

Simon Says Postcards 5/01/2012

Posted on May 1, 2012April 10, 2012 by Simon
In the UK, unlike in the USA, the royalty never have to stand for election. They do however star in a permanent reality TV show. Life is good. Royal Jelly The Imperial War Museum... Read More

Simon Says Postcards 4/24/2012

Posted on April 24, 2012April 10, 2012 by Simon
“If you’re lucky enough to travel, you’re lucky enough!” Lilli Burrow on the plane to the UK. The London Canal Museum Simon’s Weekly Maxim... Read More
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