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Shakespeare-Bill Bryson/Book Review
I was watching the programme ‘Antiques Roadshow’ this evening, and an interesting item was discussed; a little booklet written by an anonymous writer during Elizabethan times. It was extremely valuable, mainly because it contemporaneously…
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Great Expectations-Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens masterpiece, Great Expectations is definitely one of my favourite books. It follows Pip from his childhood and onto his later life. The story is engaging and full of interesting characters; the…
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Surely You’re Joking, Mr Feynman! – Book Review
I was given this book as a birthday present last year by my friend who is a physics teacher. I was slightly concerned upon receiving it, because I have no knowledge of physics…
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Eating Out
If you go out for a meal, what do you look for? Do you go and find a place with beautiful surroundings, lots of space, fine dining (you know, like arty farty food),…
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The Old Curiosity Shop/Book Review
I have just finished reading the most wonderful book. The old curiosity shop by Charles Dickens. This has got to be my favourite novel of his, which is difficult to say considering that…
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Rosie Goodwin – A Great Storyteller!
Lately, I have been reading books by Rosie Goodwin. You know when you feel like a reading a really good story that flows along nicely and is easy to understand? Well, this author’s…
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Running Around Bonkers at Conkers
The school holidays have finally arrived, and children up and down the UK are truly excited to have 6 weeks off school. After about a week, boredom can start to set in and…
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An Anti-Wrinkle Cream that Works for me.
I’ve always been a little concerned about my appearance, but not in a fastidious way. I enjoy using make-up, pampering myself occasionally and trying out new products, yet never truly feeling that…
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Bags of Colourful Fun
I popped into my local town centre today, primarily to find a smart black jacket. Unfortunately, I didn’t find this item of clothing; well one I liked anyway. I did spot however, a…
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My Favourite Hand Creams
One beautiful sunny day, many moons ago, I was walking hand in hand with an ex-boyfriend. He lifted up one of my hands to kiss it and commented on the dryness of my…
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7 Little Black Dresses
I wear black more than any other colour, mainly because it makes me look thinner, it’s classy and I’m a bit morbid. Black dresses are always a safe bet as you know. Whether…
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Mrs Beeton’s Household Management – Book Review
I bought this LARGE publication about 10 years ago, and it’s one of those books you can dip into now and again for a bit of interesting information. It was published in…
