On the road to Santiago: a day in the life of a pilgrim…
In León I stayed in a university residence just three minutes walk from the cathedral. I shared a room with … Continue reading On the road to Santiago: a day in the life of a pilgrim…
Author: Malcolm
Malcolm Glenny is a keen cyclist and enjoys cycle touring around the world.
I W Glenny 1892-1944
It is often said that a picture is worth a thousand words. This idiom could not be truer of my … Continue reading I W Glenny 1892-1944
Bletchley Park
Hi Michael. It seems that a society’s pursuit of an all-encompassing goal – winning a total war, landing a man … Continue reading Bletchley Park
Handel in London
Last Thursday, 22 March, became our Handel day in London: we visited the Handel house in Mayfair and his statue, … Continue reading Handel in London
The Clinkards and Blenheim Palace
After visiting Helen in Bristol last weekend, we returned to St Albans by way of Blenheim Palace near Woodstock just … Continue reading The Clinkards and Blenheim Palace
Otago Central Rail Trail
Riding the Otago Central Rail Trail is like a promenade through a gallery of New Zealand art. Whichever direction you … Continue reading Otago Central Rail Trail
J. P. Steven 1896 – 1958
I have no memory of the Stevens, my maternal grandparents. My grandmother, Bessie, died three months before I was born. … Continue reading J. P. Steven 1896 – 1958
2018 Tour Down Under
This month Alison and I decided to go to South Australia for the Tour Down Under (TDU). The trip offered … Continue reading 2018 Tour Down Under
In memoriam Lancaster Park 1882 – 2011
In March 2017 the Christchurch City Council announced the demolition of the Lancaster Park stadium, which had been severely damaged … Continue reading In memoriam Lancaster Park 1882 – 2011
Germany: the rise of the Right
On 1 September – the day of our arrival in Dresden – Germany played the Czech Republic in Prague in … Continue reading Germany: the rise of the Right