Monthly Archives: November 2013

As a regular reader of newspapers (and, so that I am quite transparent, The Guardian in particular), I occasionally come across snippets of information that never seem to make it to the front pages or editorial columns. Yet, it seems … Continue reading →

In 1955, my family left Cardiff, South Wales, for Melbourne, Australia. I was ten years old. Prior to leaving the UK, as a primary school student I sat for and went to interviews about the Eleven Plus examination. The examination determined … Continue reading →