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Author | : Patrick Behan |
Publisher | : Lulu.com |
Total Pages | : 372 |
Release | : 2017-07-13 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 1326714694 |
Download Under Grandad's Cap Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Autobiographies are usually the preserve of celebrities or politicians - those who were born great, achieved greatness or had greatness thrust upon them. Patrick Behan falls into none of the above categories. In the 87 years he spent on this planet, he lived an ordinary life, seldom straying from his native Dublin. He was not a witness to momentous events - he simply got on with his life and raised his family as best he could. A popular fallacy is that an ordinary life is, by extension, uninteresting. In this random sequence of tales and reminiscences, we are led through a life full of fascinating memories, combined with recollections of a local history that is fast fading from human memory. Whether it is driving the turf by horse and cart into Dublin city centre, or watching film star Tom Mix ride a white horse up James' Street in full cowboy regalia, the reader is treated to a slice of Dublin life, as seen from the point of view of one of its ordinary citizens.
Author | : Mike Osborne |
Publisher | : Fonthill Media |
Total Pages | : 418 |
Release | : 2021-03-13 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : |
Download Grandad's Army Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
In August 1914, on the outbreak of the First World War, there was enormous pressure on men to enlist in Kitchener's New Armies, supplementing the tiny regular army and Territorial Force. This pressure was intense, and posters, the entreaties of local worthies, and an apparently indiscriminate scattering of white feathers, all exacerbated masculine sensitivity. We are all familiar, if only through BBC TV's 'Dad's Army', with the Home Guard of the Second World War. Far less is known of their First World War equivalent: the Volunteer Training Corps (VTC). Like their counter-parts in WW2, the VTC comprised those who were too old, too young, too unfit or too indispensable to serve in the regular forces. They fought for the right to be armed, uniformed and trained; to be employed on meaningful duties; and at first, to exist at all. This book explores the origins, development and structure of the VTC, along with those who belonged to the many supporting medical, transport, police and youth organisations who kept the home fires burning or, in some cases, tried to put them out. The VTC arose from the need of those men who were forced to stay at home to be seen to be doing their bit. They saw the removal of the bulk of both the regular army and the Territorial Force to the Western Front as their opportunity to prepare to resist the expected German invasion of Britain, and as a way of countering accusations of shirking, or even cowardice.
Author | : Tim Clements |
Publisher | : Austin Macauley Publishers |
Total Pages | : 292 |
Release | : 2023-12-08 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 1398493325 |
Download A Grandad's Story of His 30 years in the Kent County Constabulary Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
“UNUSUAL AND POSSIBLY UNIQUE” - The comments of a retired Metropolitan Police Dog Sergeant who had proofread a book written by Tim Clements. Discover the extraordinary life of a dedicated police officer in this captivating memoir. Unveiling experiences never encountered by senior officers, the author’s manuscript has finally been published. For thirty years, the author served as a Constable in Kent Police, immersing himself in a diverse range of extraordinary circumstances alongside the routine demands of the job. From handling peculiar cases to engaging in day-to-day police work, he delves into a myriad of encounters that defined his career. As his grandson faces bullying, the author aims to inspire by showcasing that hard work, humour, and a thirst for learning can conquer anything. This expanded edition delves deeper into grassroots policing, revealing the satisfaction and worth found in one of the most challenging occupations. From bustling communities to solitary patrols covering vast areas, witness the author’s time in Tonbridge and Sevenoaks, culminating in his role as the community officer for the Otford area.
Author | : Peter Goulding |
Publisher | : Lulu.com |
Total Pages | : 160 |
Release | : 2018-03-08 |
Genre | : Poetry |
ISBN | : 0244061254 |
Download The arse end of the year Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
A look at the season of Christmas and winter through the medium of light verse, 'The Arse End of the Year' chronicles the build up to the festive season, the solstice, the day itself and the post-Christmas slothfulness, together with aspects of the cold and dreary winter season so beloved by, well, not many people actually. From the reindeer shaped blips on the air traffic controllers' screen, to the disappearing cheese portions; from forgetting auld acquaintance to the difficulty of burying dead bodies in frosty weather, Peter Goulding gives us a uniquely personal insight into the season in his inimitable style, not that many people would want to imitate it.
Author | : Peter Goulding |
Publisher | : Lulu.com |
Total Pages | : 164 |
Release | : 2018-02-08 |
Genre | : Poetry |
ISBN | : 0244659826 |
Download Dining with Milton and Bunyan and other comic verse Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Peter Goulding's fourth, or maybe fifth, (who's counting?) book of comic verse again delves the murky depths of the poet's imagination. There are still plenty of poems about murdering his wife and disposing of her body but there are darker poems too - the proliferation of tomatoes on Jupiter, the birth of Princess Charlotte and his critiques of the counties of Tipperary and Offaly, to name but four. His mind, which, to be frank, would be put to much better use, learning a trade or simply vegetating, is again employed solving many of the world's problems in rhyming couplets, villanelles and other fiendish weapons of mass destruction. Comes with a cultural health warning.
Author | : Matt Elliott |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 2015 |
Genre | : Picture books for children |
ISBN | : 9780993528002 |
Download Grandad's Hat Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
"Grandad can't remember where he put his hat and needs help finding it. He is getting more and more forgetful these days and often leaves things in the wrong places. Can you find all the things that grandad has put in the wrong place and help Luke and Lucy to solve the mystery? A charming story designed to help children learn about some of the symptoms of dementia in a positive and engaging way."--Back cover.
Author | : George Bronson-Howard |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 328 |
Release | : 1922 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : |
Download The Devil's Chaplain Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Author | : Fiona Bennett |
Publisher | : Quercus |
Total Pages | : 183 |
Release | : 2024-05-09 |
Genre | : Poetry |
ISBN | : 1529432464 |
Download Poems as Friends Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
The Poetry Exchange is an award-winning podcast and project that celebrates the role poetry plays in people's lives. In their first anthology, Fiona Bennett and Michael Shaeffer draw on ten years of archival material to bring together a collection of poems chosen by readers that know them as friends, presented alongside their personal stories of connection. Featuring Brian Cox on John Clare, Andrew Scott on George Herbert, Maxine Peake on Tony Harrison and many more, in this gathering of poems you can reacquaint yourself with old friends, perhaps make some new ones, and enjoy the companionship poetry can offer us. Friends that offer connection and solidarity. Friends that help us wrestle with difficult things. Friends that name our experiences. Friends that comfort and help us move forward. Friends we admire.
Author | : D.P. McCready |
Publisher | : DPMCC Publishing |
Total Pages | : 134 |
Release | : 2020-07-27 |
Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | : 1649704984 |
Download Shaye and Grandads Amazing Adventures Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Shaye and Grandad must solve a Mystery. Something so incredible it would blow your mind. What lies in wait for the two Adventurers only time will tell? When Shaye woke on what seemed like any other normal day he never expected even in his wildest dreams to be searching for hidden treasure. Or, to be stuck in a dark cellar with an odd smelling Zombie with false teeth and a Big wonky eye. Inside the big old creepy house, there are hidden rooms and secret passages and strange things you couldn’t imagine seeing even in the scariest films. William, Shaye’s grandad had decided to visit his oldest friends at the end of the road care home. A house once owned by Sir Edward Cranach an industrialist with a love of gold. Old Terry Chapman had found a strange little book in the library with five clues to where the gold is buried, but they are not alone in this quest, someone is watching them. Who is the shadowy figure? And can Shaye, grandad and his friends find the gold before the stranger? An Amazing fun Children's illustrated Mystery and Adventure book.
Author | : Richard Clubley |
Publisher | : Luath Press Ltd |
Total Pages | : 285 |
Release | : 2017-07-31 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 191238700X |
Download Orkney Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Spending seven months in Orkney during 2015 and 2016 in order to delve into the secrets of the islands, Richard Clubley was keen to get as many local views as possible. He gathered interviews with lighthouse keepers, farmers, archaeologists and climbers – and many others! On dreich afternoons during the short days of winter, Richard ate home bakes with locals and recorded their memories. It was at one such hearth that someone said, 'You know about so-and-so of course, you come to Orkney all the time, so how could you not know?'. Richard didn't know. While there are still a lot of unearthed stories hidden in Orkney, Richard has collected a fair few in this beautifully illustrated book. Richard Clubley loves Scotland's islands, but it is Orkney that has stolen his heart. In this book, he portrays the northern Scottish islands fairly and honestly, with stories that even Orkney locals may not have heard before. Travellers from elsewhere will be charmed by Richard's descriptions of the Orkney landscape and way of life.