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The Days Before Computers.

How did the banks cope before computers? How did shops carry out stock taking and ordering before computers? In this episode, I look at life in the 50s and 60s before computers.

Midweek message 30.

This is the 30th Midweek Message. Where has the time gone? More to the point, where has the summer got to?

Package Holidays to Spain in the 1970s.

Do you remember the package holidays of the 1970s? People would jet off to Spain rather than Blackpool, and I was one of them. In this episode, I look back at those heady days of holidaying abroad.

Midweek Message 29.

I sound rather rough this morning because I've got a cold. In the middle of the summer, can an you believe it? I hope you're looking after yourself and keeping well. Now, here's a question. Is your glass half full or half empty?

When I was a boy!

When I was a boy, in the good old days! In this episode, I talk about decimalisation in the UK, the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence, sex drugs and rock and roll, funerals… What? Yes, funerals. Please, join me!

Midweek Message 28.

Hi, and welcome to the 28th Midweek Message. What do you want me to rant about next Sunday? 1950s 60s funerals, 1970s decimalisation... email me...   raysrants@protonmail.com

A Nation of Shopkeepers

We Brits are known as a nation of shopkeepers. How did this come about, and is it true? In this episode, I look at the local shops, the corner shops and the supermarkets over the decades. Please join me.

Midweek Message 27.

Hi, I hope you're well. Are we Brits a nation of shopkeepers? That's what I'll be talking about in next Sunday's episode... among other things! 

Collecting Things

We’ve all collected stuff over the years. Some of it is junk, some it worth a lot of money.  In this episode, I talk about the things people used to collect back in the 50s and 60s.

Midweek Message 26.

Hi, welcome to the 26th Midweek Message. We Brits have a reputation for talking about the weather. I'm not going to do that.  But I will say that rain and storms are due this weekend. But we don't care, do we? We laugh in the face of bad weather!

Another Visit to the Pub!

After many requests, we're going to take another visit to a 1960s pub! Cheers!

Midweek Message 25.

The summer has arrived! That's the good news, The bad news is... I won't talk about the dentist. I hope you're keeping well. Keep smiling!

Gold Diggers!

Gold digger, someone who is out for money, who marries for money. A girl who collected engagement rings, a woman who accused her husband of adultery, a girl who borrowed cash and had no intention of paying it back. Not all gold diggers are female. I know a chap who… I won’t spoil the tale. Join me next Sunday for a look at Gold Diggers!

Midweek Message 24.

Hi, I hope you're keeping well. Next Sunday's episode is all about Gold Diggers! Money grabbing men and women. There's even a private detective involved in one tale so please join me.

Days Out in the 1950s and 60s

Days out in the good old 50s and 60s were mainly picnics on the beach or in the countryside. There were no theme parks, so what was it like back then? In this episode, I take a look at days out when I was a boy. Please join me!