Doctor, suffragist and formidable organiser, Elsie Inglis refused to accept the limits placed upon women. When Britain rejected her offer of an all-female medical unit during the First World War, she simply took her hospitals elsewhere – and changed thousands of lives.
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Maria Dickin CBE (1870-1951)
Maria Dickin saw something others had overlooked: poverty affected animals as well as people. From a Whitechapel basement she built the PDSA, transformed access to veterinary care and created the Dickin Medal for animal bravery.
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The Trick That Kills – The Bullet Catch
Ever since the invention of guns, it seems there have been people who were driven to prove they could catch the bullets ejected from the guns, between their teeth. Even today, in our modern world of TV shows, Deep Fake videos and constant warfare, the idea of trying the trick seems madness. Yet for 450 years, that is exactly what has happened, with Magician and Illusionist, one after another seeking to entertain us with what seems like the most dangerous or tricks.
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His Greatest Trick – Simon Axford
Short Story Sunday presents ‘His Greatest Trick’ by Simon Axford. A celebrated illusionist captivates his audience with a thrilling show leading to a new trick called ‘Into the Abyss.’ However, the performance doesn’t go exactly as planned.
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Princess Caraboo
In 1817, a mysterious young woman arrived in a Gloucestershire village speaking an unknown language. Soon, she had convinced polite society that she was Princess Caraboo of Javasu -but behind the elaborate performance was Mary Willcocks, a resourceful woman determined to survive.
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Old Magic – Simon Axford
Short Story Sunday presents Old Magic by Simon Axford – a story set in the universe of his new novel – ‘I Know How This Goes’
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The Woman Who Came Back – Simon Axford
Ellie returns home to find a stranger in her kitchen and a perfectly good cup chipped. Unfortunately for him, Ellie has survived considerably worse things than an unexpected houseguest…
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The Last Sheaf – Simon Axford
This week’s short story on Sunday tells the tale of a fully trained agricultural contractor, who quickly finds out that the ‘old ways’ can sometimes be the right way too.
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“The Haunting of Widow’s Leap Farm”
A Review of the Premiere of Joe O’Byrne’s new play; “The Haunting of Widow’s Leap Farm. A Tale from Paradise Heights”
Burnley Mechanic’s Theatre 26/07/26 7:30pm.
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Review – ‘Rank – A Tale from Paradise Heights’
Take a ride tonight with the Dogz of Paradise Heights
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Signed by Author – Framed Prints
If you love “Mysterious Times”, and would like a signed and framed article, please read below…….
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I’m Frank Morgan: RewiRED – A Review
Review of “I’m Frank Morgan: RewiRED” by Joe O’Byrne.
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Burn’s Night
On this 25th of January, 2025, Welcome to Burn’s Night, and a special hello to our friends and family living in Scotland – we hope the Storms currently ravaging the country leave soon and doesn’t do too much damage to your lives.
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Strawberry Jack – Review
A review of the play “Strawberry Jack” by Joe O’Byrne. Buxton Pavilion Arts centre, Buxton 22nd June 2025.
Strawberry Jack
STRAWBERRY JACK – By Joe O’Byrne
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The Bench – A Tale From Paradise Heights
A Review of the performance at Buxton Opera House, Sunday 9th March 2025.
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Steve Steinman’s Vampires Rock
The chat to the audience throughout the show gives away quite early that the real love affair here is actually between this troupe and the people who have been coming to see them for thirty years…. The audience quite obviously love this singer and his shows and all the people he brings with him.
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Whitby
WHITBY IS A SMALL TOWN NESTLING ATOP THE CLIFFS AND ALONG THE MOUTH OF THE RIVER ESK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND.
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Tales From the Rumour Mill
Kirst D’Raven takes a look at the subject of Urban mythology in the UK. These are some of the stories that get repeated so many […]
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Road Trip Files
Hi, and welcome to a haphazard pot of memories from our road trips, some of which feature in an article, some of which don’t. Also, […]
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Harry Price: A Life Searching For The Truth.
Everyone who has an interest of any sort in the Paranormal, will have heard the name, Harry Price. Ghost Hunter, Researcher, Author, De-Bunker.
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A 13th Century Gem: Eastwell Church
A beautiful church in Leicestershire UK – built in the 1200s and with many interesting stories.
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Hadrian’s Wall
A Metaphorical Stroll along the wall that Emperor Hadrian had built to keep them pesky Scots out!
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What Would You Do?
WHAT WOULD YOU DO…. If you woke up in your bedroom to find three alien beings quietly observing you?
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Zombies – random thoughts on why…
Zombies have been with us in literature and film for many years now, but why do we like them so much?
