The Café Dansant, Cleethorpes Opening in 1914 and originally known as the Kingsway Pavilion, the Café Dansant was a popular dance and … [Read more...] about BEHIND THE SCENES – THE CAFE DANSANT
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BEHIND THE SCENES – CHRISTMAS IN JULY
My kids might call me the Grinch from time to time. I do not embrace Christmas – until it’s Christmas. To me, that occurs sometime around the 20th of … [Read more...] about BEHIND THE SCENES – CHRISTMAS IN JULY
BEHIND THE DESK – THE MESSY BITS
A few days ago, I shared this photo of the view from my office on Facebook. Looks lovely, doesn't it? I was very careful to show the best bits. … [Read more...] about BEHIND THE DESK – THE MESSY BITS
BEHIND THE BOOKS – ADVICE TO ANIMAL OWNERS IN WW2
Advice to Animal Owners in WW2 The National Air Raid Precautions Animals Committee was formed in the summer of 1939 to give clear advice in the event … [Read more...] about BEHIND THE BOOKS – ADVICE TO ANIMAL OWNERS IN WW2
Seaside Girls Locations – The Dolphin Hotel in WW2
The Dolphin Hotel in WW2 The Dolphin Hotel in Cleethorpes features throughout the Seaside Girls books. It’s close to the Empire Theatre and … [Read more...] about Seaside Girls Locations – The Dolphin Hotel in WW2
Windmill Theatre in WW2 – We Never Closed
We Never Closed The nightly bombing of London, which was later to become known as the Blitz, began on 7th September 1940. By the end of the following … [Read more...] about Windmill Theatre in WW2 – We Never Closed