Mike Jempson

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

Tag: Wapping

July 13, 20245 Comments on ‘Ringed by Fire’

‘Ringed by Fire’

Wapping on the first night of the Blitz, 7-8 September 1940

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May 10, 2024Leave a Comment on My last St. Patrick’s Day (in the East End)

My last St. Patrick’s Day (in the East End)

Bizarrely this incident came to mind while writing about the Irish in Bristol

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December 11, 20239 Comments on Stephen & Matilda Tenants’ Co-op 1975-2012

Stephen & Matilda Tenants’ Co-op 1975-2012

I could not make it to Saturday’s ceremony, so I sent my memories of the start up.

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December 3, 20203 Comments on WILTON’S FOR THE EAST END: The untold story

WILTON’S FOR THE EAST END: The untold story

As Chair of Stepney’s Half Moon Theatre in the 1970s I was witness to an extraordinary chapter in its history.

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June 21, 20201 Comment on DAY 100: Fathers’ Day

DAY 100: Fathers’ Day

Last chance to read about pebbledash, hairgel, a bootleg biography, beef casserole, red wine, and chickens. What is not to like?

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About Mike

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

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  • The world changes but history repeats
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