A Pebble on the Beach

Today marked one hundred and twenty seven years since the birth of my grandmother; who was christened Hannah Hart. I’ve already written something of her husband James, which delved into various associated stories and accompanying events, which resonate in metaphor, simile, and the synchronicity that aspects of the poem, that this site is about, embrace Read more

It is said that George Mallory and Andrew Irvine went missing on the 8th June 1924, and either died on that day, or the day after. If it was the 9th of June; then today would mark the 100th anniversary of the deaths of the two mountaineers, who were last sighted only a few hours, Read more

It has been said that the quote “Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God” should be attributed to the man named as me; whose signature was foremost on the death warrant of King Charles 1st of England. After my burial with full honours in Westminster abbey, where there is a memorial in a corner to Read more

“Coast to island narrow sea, three in one and one in three, lock on door and turn of key, one on one in one and free:” 1, 2, 3. Today; 12th June 2023, is the 123rd anniversary of the birth of James (Jim); father of Alan James, grandfather of John James, and great grand father Read more

There are two Old Trafford’s in Greater Manchester; One where Lancashire County Cricket is played, and the other; home of Manchester United. A cricket thread stitches ‘A Scapeshifter’ together (the poetry this site is about), and though still relevant to the theme; this blog is about an apprentice footballer who suffered a career ending injury Read more

It is enjoyable for me when I find an interesting web site or you tube channel; where useful and educational content has been posted, and is freely available to help those who wish to be assisted in their learning. Ostensibly; Tim Mcgee stands in front of a camera, in a school class room type setting, Read more