I first started to become interested in chart music in the late 1980s and this has remained one of my favourite decades for music ever since. I believe that during this time, some of the best ever music was produced. Unlike today, most bands were not manufactured by large, multinational record companies and the majority […]
Posted in January 2025
A short story about a time traveller from Norwich
This is a short story about a time traveler who finds a way to travel back in time to medieval Norwich. The Clockmaker of Norwich In a small antique shop tucked away in the cobbled streets of Norwich, Elliot Parker stumbled upon a peculiar device. It was hidden beneath layers of dust and discarded trinkets—a […]
A list of riddles to test your wits
Scroll to the bottom of the page for the answers. Questions Answers
Hilarious one liners
Here’s a list of hilarious one liners to brighten your weekend:
10 easy metal songs for beginner guitarists
I bought my first electric guitar back in 2018 and have been steadily learning ever since. Many new guitarists want to quickly start playing heavy metal songs. In my opinion, learning actual songs is thefastest way to make progress since it keeps your motivation level high. Here is a list of 10 easy metal songs […]
10 noteworthy cathedrals in the UK
Name Location Style Years Built Length (m) Width (m) Spire Height (m) Website Liverpool Cathedral Liverpool Gothic Revival 1904 – 1978 188 – 100 www.liverpoolcathedral.org.uk Lincoln Cathedral Lincoln, Lincolnshire Gothic 1185 – 1311 147 24 160 lincolncathedral.com Norwich Cathedral Norwich, Norfolk Norman, Gothic 1096 – 1145 124 55 96 www.cathedral.org.uk York Minster Deangate, York Early English, […]
How to Travel Europe on a Budget
Traveling through Europe is a dream for many, but it doesn’t have to break the bank. With careful planning and a few savvy strategies, you can explore the continent without draining your savings. Here’s how to make the most of your European adventure on a budget. Plan Ahead (But Stay Flexible) Booking flights, trains, and […]
Simple Spaghetti Bolognese Recipe (Serves 4)
Ingredients: 400g (14 oz) spaghetti2 tbsp olive oil1 medium onion, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, minced2 medium carrots, finely diced3 celery sticks, finely diced500g (1 lb) ground beef1 can (400g) chopped tomatoes1 450g jar of Dolmio Bolognese Original Pasta Sauce (or similar)Salt and pepper to tasteGrated Cheddar or Parmesan cheese, for servingFresh basil leaves, for garnish […]
Top 10 largest countries by area
Name Capital City Official Language(s) Area (km2) Population Currency Russia Moscow Russian 17,098,246 146,150,789 Ruble (RUB) Canada Ottawa English, French 9,984,670 41,465,298 Canadian Dolar (CAD) United States Washington D.C. English 9,826,675 340,110,988 US Dollar (USD) China Beijing Standard Chinese 9,596,961 1,409,670,000 Renminbi (CNY) Brazil Brasília Portuguese 8,515,767 212,583,750 Real (BRL) Australia Canberra English 7,692,024 27,613,800 […]
Kings and Queens of England
The Saxons Egbert (827 – 839)Aethelwulf (839 – 858)Aethelbald (858 – 860)Aethelbert (860 – 866)Aethelred I (866 – 871)Alfred the Great (871 – 899)Edward the Elder (899 – 924)Athelstan (924 – 939)Edmund (939 – 946)Eadwig (955 – 959)Edgar (959 – 975)Edward the Martyr (975 – 978)Aethelred II THE Unready (978 – 1016)Edmund II Ironside (1016)Canute […]