What does a 14 year old Colin do when in Switzerland with his family? Continue reading
Autobiography
Dear Diary – Page 44 (Early 1960’s – Switzerland)
In 1961, we had our first trip to a different country. We went to Dover by train (via London and so two train rides!); crossed the English Channel by boat, and then boarded a luxury coach in Calais which took us through France and into Switzerland! Continue reading
Dear Diary – Page 43 (Early 1960’s – Scrumping)
Also around this time (1960’s), I would go “scrumping”! Continue reading
Dear Diary – Page 42 (Early 1960’s – Teachers)
I had some teachers who were clearly worth remembering: Continue reading
Dear Diary – Page 41 (Early 1960’s – Javelin)
School continued: Continue reading
Dear Diary – Page 40 (Early 1960’s – Cross Country)
School continued: Continue reading
Dear Diary – Page 39 (Late 1950’s – Cricket & Rugby)
Meanwhile at school, I was learning valuable lessons about working with people! Continue reading
Dear Diary – Page 38 (Late 1950’s – New England Loco Sheds)
Train spotting was a major focus from 1958 through to 1963, and Pat and I would often “do” New England Sheds on Sundays as they were only about a 20 minute bike ride away. Continue reading
Dear Diary – Page 37 (Late 1950’s – King’s School)
The trip back to England from Jersey was a little more interesting as the sea was quite rough. The ship’s crew had roped off the access to the bow as waves were breaking over it, and the ship was rolling very badly. Continue reading
Dear Diary – Page 36 (Late 1950’s – Channel Isles)
In 1959 we had our first holiday out of England. We were going to go to Jersey in the Channel Islands which was really exciting for me because of my interest in ships. Continue reading
A New Direction Perhaps? 