John Bloomfield, costume designer.

John Bloomfield, costume designer.

John and Ann Bloomfield (Image: PA Real Life) Introduction: The story starts with my friend Joff and his wife Esme watching an episode of The Saint, an old television series staring Roger Moore. Joff looked up the actors in the story and found that one of the actors,...

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Queen Elizabeth II Coronation June 6th 1953:

Queen Elizabeth II Coronation June 6th 1953:

Queen Elizabeth Coronation Heol Nedd street party. (Photo from Glyn Davies's book Reflections of a Bygone Century) Introduction: On the 6th of February 1952 King George the VI died, leaving Princess Elizabeth to rule the country in his place. At the time of his death...

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John Price working memories:

John Price working memories:

First Day at work Last day at work. Introduction: Welcome to the memories of John Price. John is 86 years old and has lived in the village all his life. He now lives at No. 2 Glanant Place which is next door to the old Police Station. His memories cover his early...

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