Peter kelly

I do love the weather as hot as it’s been throughout most of July, but it does have one major drawback; I end up sleeping with the window open, which means I have the blind up a fraction, which in tur

Dear Simon, The history of Pitman shorthand told by Angeline Wilcox in the July edition of Best of British (Write on Time) evoked so many memories. I was amazed to learn that Isaac Pitman actually cre

This issue’s 10 Pictures comes from railfreight follower and photographer Paul Shannon. Having spent his early childhood in Gloucestershire, Paul lived on the outskirts of Manchester from 1963 until 1

STAR LETTER Bringing back Bangladesh memories ...

By the time this issue appears in the ...

One-track mind: Thomas the Tank Engine and Percy ...