We humans are a passionate, but complex bunch. For the most part, only our loved ones and close work colleagues gain any sort of insight into what makes us tick. Some of us go through our entire lives intentionally or unintentionally keeping our dreams, aspirations or wishes close to our chest. Maybe it’s just something about being British. It’s often only through our actions, perhaps in the form of a pastime, hobby or even a part-time job that these “passions” come to the surface.
All the people who have volunteered to take part in these photographic essays have a story to tell. I am extremely grateful for their time and co-operation and hope that, between us, we have captured a small part of who they are in the portraits and accompanying words.
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Wrapping it up at Bursledon Brickworks [Part 3]
We finish up our story of Bursledon Brickworks Museum volunteer Bob Palmer, with a quick look at engine number two, some of the other equipment and what the future might…
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Staff and history of Bursledon Brickworks [Part 2]
Last time we heard how Bob came to be a volunteer at the Bursledon Brickworks Museum after taking early retirement. Now we look at some of the museum's history and…
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All steamed up at Bursledon Brickworks [Part 1]
Although Bob moved near to Bursledon brickworks museum whilst working for NATS, it wasn't until after he took early retirement that he acquired a passion for steam engines. INTRODUCTION Bob…
Meccano – The Solent Club, a welcome extra bit bolted on
The Solent Meccano Club doesn't have a fixed physical home. Not that that stops its members from meeting up. On Sunday the 20th August of this year, the club had…
The nuts and bolts of Meccano – part 4
And here it is, the final part of the Meccano crane builder saga. Peter's long-term interest in Meccano, over sixty years and counting, doesn't look like abating any time soon.…
The nuts and bolts of Meccano – part 3
In the penultimate part of Peter's story, we hear about the extremes in the size of his models, how he has been featured in the national press and the multiple…