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A Bit Of The Titanic In Alnwick
Introduction Fiona told me that the White Swan Hotel in Alnwick contained some artefacts from the RMS Olympic which was the sister ship to the Titanic. On checking It turns out that the main dining room (Olympic Restaurant) is effectively the First Class Lounge from the ship which is identical to the one on the Titanic.
By Mike Singleton π Mikeydred 2 years ago in Wander
A Walk In Hulne Park, Alnwick
Introduction It was raining, but I thought that I needed to get out and get some fresh air this morning, so I thought I would walk around to Hulne Park and take a very short snoop around and see what there was. My friend Julie had told us that this was the Duke of Northumberland's "back garden" but when we went it was shut. It is maintained by Northumberland Estates and you can read about it here.
By Mike Singleton π Mikeydred 2 years ago in Wander
The Undulating Field. Top Story - September 2023. Content Warning.
This is for Mother Combs "Twisted Endings" Challenge that you can read about here The Undulating Field I had a restless night and kept getting up for some reason, but I don't know why. Eventually, I decided I might as well just get up, so went to the bathroom shaved, cleaned my teeth, took a shower, took drugs and got dressed. It was six in the morning, and I was on holiday, so there was no need for me to be up at this unearthly hour, but I was and went to the kitchen and made coffee, instant, with oat milk in the microwave.
By Mike Singleton π Mikeydred 2 years ago in Fiction
Spider Webs And Football Nets
Introduction The Inspiration I don't normally publish two poems consecutively on Vocal, but I looked out the window this morning and saw a netted football goal, and thought about how cobwebs and nets are effectively used for the same purpose, to trap things.
By Mike Singleton π Mikeydred 2 years ago in Poets
A Crime?. Content Warning.
What is a crime? From Merriam Webster, I took this: Definition of crime 1: an illegal act for which someone can be punished by the government especially : a gross violation of law 2: a grave offense especially against morality 3: criminal activity efforts to fight crime 4: something reprehensible, foolish, or disgraceful
By Mike Singleton π Mikeydred 2 years ago in Criminal
