Recently retired from the rigours of the 9 to 5 office routine Antony has discovered the pleasures of writing. Born and living in a beautiful corner of the United Kingdom, the county of Yorkshire, he enjoys writing articles on a variety of subjects including travel destinations, places of interest, both local and national and events in history. Antony also writes poetry and short stories with a deftness of touch, humour and the occasional twist in the tale. His interests include walking, taking photographs, reading, history and travel.
His website “A Shimmering of Northern Light” can be visited at http://antonyjwaller.wordpress.com/
You can email him at antonyjwaller@gmail.com
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My passion is ...
At the moment...writing...!
I know too much about ...
I really do not think I know too much about anything!
My parents always told me ...
Don't forget to save a little something for that rainy day....
My childhood ambition ...
To drive steam trains.
My favorite memory ...
To many to recall an absolute favourite.
Why I write ...
For enjoyment and to hopefully bring some enjoyment to others.
What I am reading/watching/listening to ...
The Winter Ghosts by Kate Mosse.
My first job ...
Newspaper boy.
My best moment ...
Too many to choose just one!
My inspiration ...
Life itself, and talking to people.
Blakeney on the east coast of the county of Norfolk, in an area renowned for its outstanding natural beauty, is one of those fascinating and quintessential English villages packed with charm where time seems to stand still. A coastal village bordering the salt marshes, though not strictly any longer ‘by the sea’, Blakeney was once a busy harbour and seaport at the mouth of the River Glaven and situated 20 miles north of Norwich, East Anglia’s capital. Set on a low hill the village is a delightful small maze of cottages built from traditional local flint and pebbles ...
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Member since: June 2009
Articles Written: 89