Month: November 2017

Fire Drill

This memory comes from the Somerset village of Axbridge, “An excitement was the local Fire Brigade, which consisted of a four wheeled horse drawn manual pump operated by local volunteers.…

The Fire Bell

A memory from South Petherton, “Most dread of all childish night time fears was the Fire Bell. It was rung by smashing a piece of glass to get at the…

Fire Drill

This memory comes from the Somerset village of Axbridge, “An excitement was the local Fire Brigade, which consisted of a four wheeled horse drawn manual pump operated by local volunteers.…

The Fire Bell

A memory from South Petherton, “Most dread of all childish night time fears was the Fire Bell. It was rung by smashing a piece of glass to get at the…

Beer and the Swedish Army

Once upon a time, the beers of Munich were deemed “less than satisfactory” for then Duke of Bavaria, Willhelm V. As a result, his demanding household ordered that beer be…

Beer and the Swedish Army

Once upon a time, the beers of Munich were deemed “less than satisfactory” for then Duke of Bavaria, Willhelm V. As a result, his demanding household ordered that beer be…