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Having always had a major interest in writing and music,I am lucky enough these days to have an outlet for both. On the music front I play in a couple of bands, these days mainly at a local level. My writing seem to sprawl across a wide range of genres and

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Entertainment > TV Show Reviews TV show reviews: Bremner, Bird and Fortune (UK satire): 2 of 2
Bremner, Bird and Fortune is a show that seems to be the product of two ages. It has one foot in the past, the age of satire that was so well done by the likes of Peter Cook, Jonathan Miller and the TW3 show with the other placing it totally up to the moment in its subject matter and style. It brings together three well-esta... More..
Arts & Humanities > European History History of Warwick Castle, England, UK: 2 of 2
If you want a potted history of England, then Warwick castle is the place to experience it. Whereas many of England's fine castles were destroyed by during the English Civil War, time has been kinder to Warwick and therefore it is able to provide the full on castle experience. Growing from a Saxon hill top settlement to Medi... More..
Travel > United Kingdom A guide to Old Sarum, Salisbury: 2 of 2
Salisbury is a town surrounded by history, Stonehenge is but a sling shot away, the Cathedral is spectacular, set as it is in a picturesque part of town, and there are no shortage of museums to visit. There is however one location in the vicinity that contains a multitude of remains from many periods in history. Situated on ... More..
Sciences > Water & Oceanography Reflections on the Ice Age: 2 of 2
Geographers define an Ice Age as a period in Earths history when there are polar ice caps. That means that for all intents and purposes we are still in the middle of an Ice Age. The fact that ice caps are still present at the poles is the sure indication that the period is not yet run its course. There have been times in the... More..
Travel > United Kingdom Travel destinations: Alnwick Castle, Northumbria: 2 of 2
Alnwick castle is to be found in Northumberland, the border country between England and Scotland a region that has more castles, towers and peles than any other in Britain. When Henry Percy acquired the castle and barony of Alnwick in 1309, he found himself the owner of a stronghold that was already 200 years old and of imme... More..
Sciences > Sciences (Other) How to land a great job from a science festival: 2 of 2
Science festivals are a great gathering place of people with scientific backgrounds, and those students interested in all fields of science are able to mingle with professionals. The opportunity at Science festivals is more open than just landing a great job, if you approach it in a similar manner to how you would approach s... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Pagan & Earth-Based Religions Yggdrasil the Norse world tree: 2 of 2
Otherwise known as the tree of the world in Norse mythology. This was a great ash tree on the summit of the world. Its name translates as Yggs Horse or Odins Steed, as it is the tree upon which the god Odin rode when e sacrificed himself in a tale described in the eddi poem Havamal. It had three roots that plunged deep into ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Middle Ages Implications of the Salic Law on French royal history: 2 of 2
Salic Law is a body of writing that is named for the Salian Franks who ruled what is now France and were put together in the 6th century during the reign of King Clovis. These laws went through a gradual evolution as the country itself changed and by the 12th century the Frankish dynasties were long gone and the laws themsel... More..
Sciences > Medical Technology How military medical technology is improving private medical practices: 2 of 2
How military medical technology is improving private medical practices In the UK, with the current National Health system in a state of strain financially, there are other options available such as Military Hospitals. These offer good ressources and the impact that they have in the field of health really is noticeable. The d... More..