Mike Jempson

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

Tag: Fishponds

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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July 4, 20222 Comments on Local news from afar

Local news from afar

A dusty old Bristol newspaper shed light on local and international events from the 1930s

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June 4, 20222 Comments on Love in a time of War

Love in a time of War

A rare glimpse of the lives and longings of injured World War I soldiers recuperating at the Beaufort War Hospital in Bristol

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March 5, 2022Leave a Comment on Journey into Space

Journey into Space

My March column for Fishponds Voice is about volunteer archivists at Glenside Hospital Museum.

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January 30, 20225 Comments on Vernon and Vowles’ venerable organ

Vernon and Vowles’ venerable organ

My February column for Fishponds Voice muses about the sweet sound of the merry organ.

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About Mike

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

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