Author Archives: pws

Cameras

Posted on 9 December 2019 by pws

The first camera I ever owned was an Ilford Sprite. It took 127 roll film, had a switch on the front for colour or black and white and was very basic. It took good pictures and I still have some. … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography | Leave a comment

The snow man

Posted on 7 December 2019 by pws

I once met Raymond Briggs, quite by accident. I was in Selfridges and he was there signing books. I had to get one. Mr Briggs was just as you would expect. Briggs has created some of the, I was going … Continue reading →

Posted in Cartoons | 1 Comment

Labels II

Posted on 5 December 2019 by pws

Continuing a nostalgic look at prog rock labels, here are a few independents from the late 1960s and 70s: Original pink label Island records are highly sought. Island started as a reggae label but moved into prog with bands like … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Leave a comment