Year of the Giant 2019
January 1, 2020
The changing face of the Allington Giant. Looking back over the past year is also a way of looking forward.
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Eye of the Giant
December 14, 2019
Friday the 13th of December 2019. Early morning. I wasn’t in a hurry to turn on the radio to hear the election results.
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Primroses for Mum
March 30, 2019
Primroses, primroses, jump into the pot
We’ll take you with us to the new garden
Where we hope you will be happy
Mid-March WordlessWednesday #2
March 13, 2019
Magnificent Magnolia #Wordless Wednesday.
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October – when did eight become ten?
October 26, 2018
October, now familiar as the tenth month – derives its name from its position as month eight in the ancient Roman calendar. Continue reading “October – when did eight become ten?”
September – The Seventh Month
September 23, 2018
The ninth month in the Gregorian calendar is remarkable for being linked to the number seven. Continue reading “September – The Seventh Month”
What do I think I know about … August?
August 29, 2018
1. August was named in honour of the Emperor Augustus. Continue reading “What do I think I know about … August?”
July – the month of Julius
July 27, 2018
Julius Caesar was born in the month of Quintilis. It was renamed in his honour just before he was murdered. Continue reading “July – the month of Julius”
What do I know about June?
June 22, 2018
June marks the middle of the year… Continue reading “What do I know about June?”
One thing no one really knows about … April
April 30, 2018
It is a curious thing that… Continue reading “One thing no one really knows about … April”
