Ray’s Rants back to the 1960s 1970s 1950s in the UK Great Britain. Entertaining and fun. British music scene, Jimi Hendrix The Rolling Stones. The English pubs and clubs, Watney’s Red Barrel beer, Babycham, Cherry B the night life. The cars, the workplace, television and pirate radio. England. Schools back in the early days. 60s fashion and clothes, flairs and miniskirts. London, Caroline, Luxembourg. Mini cars skirts. Holiday in caravan, Butlin’s
Episodes
Sunday May 31, 2020
The English Language
Sunday May 31, 2020
Sunday May 31, 2020
The English language, grammar, syntax, sayings… In this episode, I take a look at the mistakes people make when speaking or writing. I hope you find somthink of what might interest you, if you get my drift, know what I mean.
Sunday May 24, 2020
Early Retirement
Sunday May 24, 2020
Sunday May 24, 2020
Your partner works and you’ve retired. You’ve had several years at home alone during the week. You have your daily routine, coffee at ten, lunch at one… Your partner takes early retirement and your routine is completely disrupted. How do you cope?
Sunday May 17, 2020
Gardens Then and Now.
Sunday May 17, 2020
Sunday May 17, 2020
Gardens back in the 1940s and 50s were very different. No patio area, no brick built barbecue, no water feature or outside lights… So, what were gardens like back then? Join me for a look at gardens then and now.
Sunday May 10, 2020
VE Day Celebrations and Lockdown
Sunday May 10, 2020
Sunday May 10, 2020
As we celebrate VE Day, we also find ourselves in lockdown. Join me for a look at lockdown and take a trip back to the 1940s. Similar but very different times.
Sunday May 03, 2020
Make do and Mend.
Sunday May 03, 2020
Sunday May 03, 2020
We live in a throw away world, which is a shame. In the old days, people would repair or mend things rather than dump them. In this episode, I look back at the days of make do and mend.