John Welford
Bio
John was a retired librarian, having spent most of his career in academic and industrial libraries.
He wrote on a number of subjects and also wrote stories as a member of the "Hinckley Scribblers".
Unfortunately John died in early July.
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"The Invisible Man", by G K Chesterton
Gilbert Keith Chesterton (1874-1936) was an English critic, poet and novelist who was well known as one of the most colourful and provocative writers of his day. He was seen by many as a latter-day Samuel Johnson, not only for his common sense and incisive wit, but also for his physically large appearance. His reputation has come under closer scrutiny in recent years due to his perceived anti-Semitism, but that does nothing to affect the quality or otherwise of his literary works.
By John Welford4 years ago in Geeks
Helping Adam to Climb Mountains
A chance meeting on a street in Leicester, twenty years ago, brought back a host of memories for both of us. I was sure that I had seen him somewhere before, and clearly the same applied to him, because we looked at each other with that “where do I know you from?” expression on our faces.
By John Welford4 years ago in Psyche
Jack Profumo and the Profumo Affair
Jack Profumo will long be remembered as the British Cabinet Minister whose personal life made a major contribution to bringing down a government, but less well known is the important work he did in the years following the “Profumo Affair” in the area of social and charity work.
By John Welford4 years ago in The Swamp
Was ancient Athenian democracy a model to be followed?
When people argue that democracy is the best possible form of government they often cite ancient Athens as the prime example of “pure” democracy and the ultimate exemplum that other civilized communities and nations should seek to follow.
By John Welford4 years ago in The Swamp
Old Habits Die Hard
Josh and Emma were extremely happy with their purchase of Lavender Cottage, in the heart of the Cotswold village of Little Brooking. They would not have able to afford anything like as upmarket as this had not Emma been the main beneficiary of a bequest from a childless aunt who had proved to be unexpectedly wealthy.
By John Welford4 years ago in Fiction
