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Telephone Exchanges Request For Information

We have had this request for information. Please read the post and if you can help with information please respond to cranston1955@gmail.com (John Cranston) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Once upon a time, a telephone was a rarity. A piece of wood, metal or bakelite screwed or tied to a wall, it offered few opportunities to annoy one's fellow … Continue reading Telephone Exchanges Request For Information

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Swan up and Flying

After another leak at the Alderton Swan making four in total. It came from the ceiling and they have decided to replace the plastic pipes which were the cause. Despite this they opened. Their FB page has a 360 of the bar. Looks very nice. Time to visit soon.

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The County Council Giveth and the County Council Taketh Away

I see from the Facebook page of the Shottisham Village Association that the 'suspected' ANPR Speed Detector in Sutton has been removed after a couple of weeks. I agree with the sentiment offered by the SVA that it is not sufficient time to be of much use. When the County Councillor announced that they were … Continue reading The County Council Giveth and the County Council Taketh Away

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Pubs

Heard some good and bad news. From the new owners of the Swan at Alderton they have said that the work to get the pub up and working is ongoing, but because of some unexpected electrical work it will not open until the spring. Good luck and we look for ward to a visit. Also … Continue reading Pubs

Who Do You Think You are Kidding

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Pillbox north of the Village With thanks to the Pillbox Study Group http://www.pillbox-study-group.org.uk/ There is something about this island of ours that has enticed the Continental adventurers to cross some of the most dangerous and unpredictable waters to live here. Whatever lay beyond the shores of Albion, Englaland, Britannia, or whatever the invaders named the … Continue reading Who Do You Think You are Kidding