Mike Jempson

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

Tag: Glenside Museum

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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January 4, 2022Leave a Comment on A uniform mystery from a century ago

A uniform mystery from a century ago

Researching a humble nurse’s story I came across the origins of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s ‘Hound of the Baskervilles’, Sherlock Holmes’ most famous case.

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May 28, 2020Leave a Comment on DAY 75: Wed 27 May

DAY 75: Wed 27 May

Memories brought on by last night’s TV, and plans for the chickens’ future

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May 13, 2020Leave a Comment on DAY 61: Wed 13 May

DAY 61: Wed 13 May

Changing sheets, chasing rats and listening to liars,.

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April 23, 2020Leave a Comment on DAY 41: Thurs 23 April

DAY 41: Thurs 23 April

A St George’s Day to remember. “Ramadan Mubarak”.

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About Mike

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

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  • But is it poetry?
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  • Unreported

Recent Posts

  • Paper tiger?
  • Beyond the Darkness: Crimes of another era 
  • Thoughts on an arrest
  • At home with refugees
  • An echo of yesteryear – turning Palestine Action supporters into terrorists

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