Mike Jempson

"Interesting but irrelevant" - (Prof) Cedric Watts, 1967

Category: Local/labour history

January 28, 20232 Comments on Inspired by ‘insane art’

Inspired by ‘insane art’

A visit to a German museum put me in mind of an exhibition back home.

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January 2, 20234 Comments on Filling the gaps in family history

Filling the gaps in family history

If genealogy features among your new year resolutions, this may be for you.

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December 1, 202210 Comments on Hannah More and the Lady of the Haystack

Hannah More and the Lady of the Haystack

An extraordinary tale of two very different women and still one of history’s mysteries

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October 29, 20221 Comment on ‘Philanthropy gone mad’?

‘Philanthropy gone mad’?

Siting a psychiatric hospital has brought out the worst in politicians and the press for centuries.

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October 2, 20223 Comments on Hark the Herald sings again

Hark the Herald sings again

As ‘the first draft of history’ old newspapers can remind us of past achievements and missed opportunities.

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About Mike

  • ➢ Journalist (40+ years)
  • ➢ Trainer (40+ countries)
  • ➢ Director at MediaWise
  • ➢ Gardener & Grandad

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  • ‘Philanthropy gone mad’?
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