Visiting a 1982 Beach

Who could have known this lad would one day grow into a world renowned tennis player?

Forgive the squinting. This photo predates the invention of sunnies.

Brixworth Church

We visited All Saints Church, in Brixworth, Northants in September 1977. It was built prior to 675 AD, making it over 1,300 years old at the time. It's now another 37 years older.

Wintry Walk to Shops

Birmingham, after the blizzard of 1985.

Escaping Spanish Gaol

Here's a family holiday picture from 1985. As we passed a Spanish prison, we came across a young vagabond boy, fleeing down the street. We ended up adopting him, but he never lost that Spanish accent and fondness for paella.

Greatest Advance in Car Parks

Visiting the Claremont Quarter yesterday, the little red and green lights twinkling in the car park above each space reminded me of Christmas. However they turn out to have a practical use. Red marks an occupied spot, green a free spot and blue is disabled parking.