Tag Archives: Wales.

My 1952 BSA 650 Twin Golden Flash

Posted on June 21, 2014 by irishroverpei

A very dear friend sent me this tiny black and white photo of my BSA motor bike and sidecar. It is a 1952 BSA 650 Twin Golden Flash with a one seater sidecar. I purchased the bike in late 1958 … Continue reading →

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Memories!

Posted on December 1, 2013 by irishroverpei

This old black and white photo was taken in 1959 outside my home on Glencairn Street in Belfast. My father is partly out of the picture on the left. John aged about seven and Noel aged eleven behind him I … Continue reading →

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This Day in History

Posted on June 23, 2012 by irishroverpei

June 23rd in 1942 was one of the  blackest days in the  history of the Second World War. It was the day the Nazis selected the first Jews for the new gas chambers at Auschwitz. They used a train full … Continue reading →

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Back to Soccer Today

Posted on September 10, 2011 by irishroverpei

I hope to God that Arsenal find their form today against Swansea. They have made a few good signing and I hope they play in today’s game. We don’t need to see the goal keeper with a sore back from … Continue reading →

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A New Form of Transport

Posted on August 28, 2011 by irishroverpei

On Saturday 27th August 2011 I might have attempted to return to my youth?? I bought a 1976 Lambretta scooter. When I was stationed at HMS Harrier in 1959 I often rode around the Welsh country side on a Lambretta. … Continue reading →

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