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Til 'Y'uv 'erd The Owls'. So the saying goes - in the quaint and historically rich Somerset village of Pill. Tucked away at the mouth of the river Avon, Pill is home to a small, dedicated group of volunteers who have kept alive a Christmas tradition for over a century! Through peace and war, storm and blizzard, and dressed in Dickensian costumes, the Owls of Pill have gone out in December to sing carols, raise money for charity and bring the t...

As an amateur cartoonist, a career in the Navy was certainly fertile ground for my imagination. This book contains several different series of cartoons that I drew in 1988/89 and were based on my personal observations. Some instances portrayed are true, some are what the 'matelot' wished had happened and some are just examples of my mind wandering off into 'fantasy land' nearly 30 years ago whilst bored at sea.

T'aint Christmas 'til y'uv 'erd The Owls - So the saying goes - in the quaint and historically rich Somerset village of Pill.Tucked away at the mouth of the Avon, Pill is home to a small, dedicated group of volunteers who have kept alive for a century a Christmas tradition! Through peace and war, storm and blizzard, and dressed in Dickensian costumes the Owls of Pill have gone out in December to sing carols, raise money for charity and bring t...

The Inspector walked very slowly and in a dignified manner up to the window of a car that was indicating left whilst using a hand signal to turn right. "Excuse me, Madam, but did you know that your vehicle is about to divide in two?" "Yes it appears that the nearside of your vehicle is about to turn left whereas the offside is about to turn right. " This is just one of the many amusing, sad, happy, tragic and fascinating observations of Specia...

When the whistle stops' is the first collection of biographies, stories, facts and photos produced as a result of two years exploring the dusty old boxes and long forgotten files that make up the history of Avon and Somerset Constabulary. Supported by 83 photographs and drawings - many of which have never been published before - you will find stories of bravery, bereavement, humour, intrigue and love. With direct quotes from original statement...

If you have heard of Portbury village then it is for one of two reasons, you live there or nearby or you think a village was built there to support the M5 motorway and Service Station. Portbury has in fact been around for millennia. It was here before Clevedon, before Portishead, before Weston Super Mare and even before Bristol. It was colonised by Bronze Age people, Iron Age people, Romans, Anglo-Saxons, Normans, Lords, Knights, Monks, Cavali...

Wilfred Dolby Fuller V.C. was a hero of his time. A son, a husband, a father, a miner, a Grenadier Guard and a Police Officer. Never previously published as a full story, Wilfred's biography is a tale of supreme gallantry and hardship, following him from his time in the 'pits' to his untimely end and beyond. Share with Wilfred his surprise at winning the Victoria Cross and the public adulation that he experienced on his homecoming. Follow him ...

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A light hearted but factual look at the 4000 year history of the village of Portbury. If you have heard of Portbury village then it is for one of two reasons, you live there or nearby or you think a village was built there to support the M5 motorway and Service Station. Portbury has in fact been around for millennia. It was here before Clevedon, before Portishead, before Weston Super Mare and even before Bristol. It was colonised by Bronze Age...