Mike Jempson

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

Tag: Glenside Hospital Museum

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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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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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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  • What the pornographer did to me
  • Shining a light on the Windrush Generation
  • Inspired by ‘insane art’
  • Filling the gaps in family history
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