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The Scars of War—Remembrance Day 11th November 2016

Posted on November 11, 2016 by irishroverpei

Not all scars are inflicted on the battle fields, many on the home front carry scars too. My own scars are deep, painful and invisible, but also very real. In the summer of 1941 after the Belfast Blitz, I returned … Continue reading →

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An Awful Christmas Long Long Ago

Posted on January 5, 2015 by irishroverpei

The photo on the front of the book is of my brother Tommy, me and my father, it was taken in 1949 on the Clifton Suspension Bridge. I was ten years old and visiting from the Isle of Wight where … Continue reading →

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Christopher at the Vespa Dealership???

Posted on December 12, 2011 by irishroverpei

Well Well Well, imagine finding Christopher at the Vespa Dealership just twelve days before Christmas. What could he be there for? maybe a gift for a local Lambretta owner? Guess I’ll have to wait and see. A wonderful Christmas service … Continue reading →

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