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The train robbery that gripped a nation
Roger Crutchley, Published on 20/08/2023
» Last week on television I watched the two-part series The Great Train Robbery, an intriguing account of the audacious heist that made headlines in Britain all those years ago. It slowly dawned on me that this month is the 60th anniversary of that extraordinary robbery which took place on August 8, 1963, on the Royal Mail train from Glasgow to London. Frightening how time flies.
Being ginger adds spice to life
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 04/06/2023
» I have been reprimanded by a reader of ginger persuasion for failing to mention two significant days in the calendar for those of us who have grown up saddled with nicknames like "Ginger Nut", "Ginger Bonce", "Tomato Head", "Carrot Top", not to mention "Freckle Face". I plead guilty to allowing the recent "Cuddle a Ginger Day" and "World Redhead Day" slip by without a single bleat in support of gingers.
A little bonus for the Laughing Policeman
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 12/11/2017
» Following last month's item concerning the Charles Penrose (Jolly) song <i>The Laughing Policeman</i>, a reader pointed out that I omitted a vital verse which suggests that our "jolly, red-faced man" not only liked a good laugh on his beat but was also not averse to a few backhanders if given the opportunity.
An appreciation of a remarkable king
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 16/10/2016
» Not being Thai, whatever I say concerning His Majesty the King will be inadequate. But having lived in Thailand for the past 47 years, I feel like he has also become my king and I would like to at least attempt to express my admiration for what he achieved in his 70-year reign.
'Ginger Pride' marchers paint the town red
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 18/08/2013
» Growing up with a mop of ginger hair, I was intrigued to see that Edinburgh last week hosted an inaugural "Ginger Pride" parade, a protest against ''gingerism'', the perceived prejudice or discrimination against people with natural red, or more likely, ginger hair.