Monthly Archives: July 2022

Sunday Picture Post: Wending Along the Wensum

Posted on July 31, 2022 by crispina kemp

In case you’ve missed the news, we here in England have had a heatwave. I know it’s not been a patch on temperatures elsewhere, but we’re Brits and we’re not used to it. Worse, some people (me) have medical reasons … Continue reading →

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Bridge Across the Wensum

Posted on July 30, 2022 by crispina kemp

St Crispin is patron saint of shoemakers. After the collapse of the Norfolk weaving industry, the main employers in Norwich were the shoe factories. Alas, most of those have gone too. But  St Crispin remains…as a road and a bridge. … Continue reading →

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With This Green Plastic Ring

Posted on July 30, 2022 by crispina kemp

Timmy waited outside the Girl’s Entrance, his tummy all a flutter. His hands, still damp from their unaccustomed washing, were jammed deep into his pocket. The rest of her class were out. Where was she? Ah! Here she comes, golden … Continue reading →

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CCC194: Fall Guy

Posted on July 28, 2022 by crispina kemp

[Trigger Warning] Tick tock It’s late o’clock Meeting my brother at the dock Injured ego, he’s been defrocked On a charge of having mocked Nay, it weren’t like that, he say T’was all the other way The flower-ladies came in … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #194

Posted on July 27, 2022 by crispina kemp

Here’s how it works: Every Wednesday I post a photo (this week it’s that one above.) You respond with something CREATIVE Here are some suggestions: An answering photo A cartoon A joke A caption An anecdote A short story (flash … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Heathland Wings and Things

Posted on July 26, 2022 by crispina kemp

All photos taken on our walk around Mousehold Heath on 4th July 2022. Enjoy That’s all for now, folks. Hope you enjoyed

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Hot Day, Monday in the City

Posted on July 25, 2022 by crispina kemp

Continuing from Sunday, we walk the backways into the city…cos it’s so pretty The Adam & Eve, there’s been a beer-serving inn here since 1249 (though not this same building) We cut through an overlooked alley… Look around you, do…but … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Taking the High Road

Posted on July 24, 2022 by crispina kemp

4th July. Sunny. Hot. We didn’t want long hours on a bus. We went to Norwich then walked to Mousehold Heath, the local beauty spot A riverside walk, a good way to start the day The depth of the valley … Continue reading →

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When Daddy Was A Soldier

Posted on July 23, 2022 by crispina kemp

This used to be the face of Britannia Barracks back in 1937 when my father joined the army (Royal Norfolks). Now it is the face of Norwich Prison. I remember the military tattoos here with the fantastic military bands…all so … Continue reading →

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CCC193: And All the Land Was Tidy and Paved

Posted on July 21, 2022 by crispina kemp

It all began one hot summer. The grasses browned and crisped; people trod the dried grasses and rubbed them away. Next year the grasses tried to grow but…you know how it goes. Two hot and dry summers later, the parish … Continue reading →

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