The original Nicholas Bagenal was rabidly anti-Catholic (he lived through the [Protestant] Reformation and it was politically correct, and indeed personally advantageous to take such a stand) ….
Month: April 2007
After the Goldrush
I have no better excuse for reproducing the lyrics of this great song from one of the best and most successful albums of our time, than that I love it and it’s currently running through my head. Do you agree it was one of the all-time greats?
In the Hearse!
Christmas was always a busy time for us in the old Newry Mineral Water Company and the year of 1967 was no exception.
An Inspector Calls
‘He was very well dressed – in a pin-striped charcoal grey suit, with white shirt and stylish tie and he carried a smart, modern suitcase. It was easy to believe ….
Give THEM a urine test!
Dear Agnes,
I have a job. I work. They pay me. I pay my taxes and the government distributes my taxes as they see fit.
Fire Station History
This year 2007 is the one hundred and thirtieth anniversary of fire fighting in Newry. In the year 1877 a group of Newry businessmen ….
Abbey 1955 Seniors
This old school photo was donated from California by Michael Petty – who features here (see Threads latest). But we don’t know many of the names! Can you help? Post names in the guestbook/discussion forum. Click on the photo below for a larger version.
Old duck
I can vaguely remember my father coming home from