Tag Archives: Caxton Press

A Sad and Sorry End to English Pilgrimages

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Matt's Tale

Following on from my post on the Yard Foreman’s Tale, it would not just have been the romance of the coach and horses being the mode of transport, but also the interesting people one would have met on their way to pay their spiritual … Continue reading →

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1991: Last days of the hand-written letter

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Matt's Tale

It may not seem so long ago, but back in April 1991 when I first came to the United Kingdom, Internet cafes and email did not exist.  Keeping in touch with friends and loved ones back home required a lot more … Continue reading →

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