Monthly Archives: November 2024

“Think Broadband” speed test for our house this afternoon c. 3.00 pm. Still on Alexander Graham Bell copper wires here, so sign of or notification about fibre to the premises as yet. But, it works and is plenty for our … Continue reading →

Kirkcudbright waterfront. A photo by an unnamed contributor of Facebook this morning.

Dawn off the Foreland – the young flood makingJumbled and short and steep –Black in the hollows and bright where it’s breaking –Awkward water to sweep.“Mines reported in the fairway,“Warn all traffic and detain.” ‘Sent up Unity, Claribel, Assyrian, Stormcock, … Continue reading →

When Julius Fabricius, Sub-Prefect of the Weald,In the days of Diocletian owned our Lower River-field,He called to him Hobdenius—a Briton of the Clay,Saying: “What about that River-piece for layin’ in to hay?” And the aged Hobden answered: “I remember as … Continue reading →

Eddi, priest of St. WilfridIn his chapel at Manhood End,Ordered a midnight serviceFor such as cared to attend. But the Saxons were keeping Christmas,And the night was stormy as well.Nobody came to service,Though Eddi rang the bell. ‘Wicked weather for … Continue reading →