Philip Pankhurst
@oldpanks.bsky.social
Man of Kent, Herefordian 'from off' for past 37 years. Retired after career of extreme variety. Architectural history, photographer, woodworker, waterways, railways. Grateful OU graduate. 'Just lots of wistful nostalgia' some say... Quite happy with that.
Pretty sure that these tiles were made for Scott by Godwins of Lugwardine.
December 9, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Pretty sure that these tiles were made for Scott by Godwins of Lugwardine.
As a West Ham fan, I heard people parroting Alf long before, probably during, and long after 'Til Death' was broadcast. Johnny Speight brought the East End to mainstream telly and made it hilariously funny (most of the time)....
December 5, 2025 at 4:50 PM
As a West Ham fan, I heard people parroting Alf long before, probably during, and long after 'Til Death' was broadcast. Johnny Speight brought the East End to mainstream telly and made it hilariously funny (most of the time)....
Yes, I did know about 'What's New' - it sends me off at tangents and down research rabbit holes for days. A brilliant resource !
December 3, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Yes, I did know about 'What's New' - it sends me off at tangents and down research rabbit holes for days. A brilliant resource !
A suitable alternative, if he's still with us...
November 14, 2025 at 11:29 AM
A suitable alternative, if he's still with us...
Is Shaw Taylor still available, I wonder ?
November 13, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Is Shaw Taylor still available, I wonder ?
Get your order in - a snip at £20. A fine history and tribute. Quite beautiful in every way...
October 1, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Get your order in - a snip at £20. A fine history and tribute. Quite beautiful in every way...
Sorry, I should have been more helpful - near Stroud in Gloucestershire. If you like him, it's a William Morris shrine with quite breathtaking stained glass.
September 15, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Sorry, I should have been more helpful - near Stroud in Gloucestershire. If you like him, it's a William Morris shrine with quite breathtaking stained glass.