Two days ago my wife and I stood in awe at a kingfisher perched on a bridge over a small brook. Every minute it would dive in and come back with a small fish in its beak. The iridescent blue and orange of the bird was caught in the light of a wintry sun. What… Read more »

The morning light shines through the crypt window in Lastingham, an ancient monastic site of the early Celtic Church. It is one of the most beautiful historical sites. I have a collection coming soon. It comprises of a dozen Specimen banknotes of the Clydesdale Bank. These all will illuminate any Scottish collection with some of… Read more »

In Market Bosworth, Leicestershire, the old village pump still stands, although its use is now ornamental rather than functional. Years ago it supplied water for households and animals and was essential to village life. The banknote collection needs to be ‘pumped’ every so often. It’s good to sort out notes that are of no great… Read more »

I am keen on bird-watching with three friends who are excellent spotters and so knowledgeable. Some bids do have the ‘Wow’ factor. For me, raptors have a special appeal along with jays, bullfinches and goldfinches. Some months ago we saw an osprey fly over the water, and catch a fish in its talons before flying… Read more »

I have supported St Johnstone FC since childhood. The only Football league team with the letter ‘J’ in its name! The ‘old’ stadium was Muirton Park which fell into disrepair as the club’s fortunes declined like a Stock Market crash. Thankfully, Asda bought the land and built a new stadium (McDiarmaid Park) where the club’s… Read more »

When starting a collection it is good to collect a decent amount of mid-range notes. As the collection develops there are more Firsts and Lasts as well as some Treasury notes. Then there comes a time when you look at the collection(s) and you are amazed at how it has grown and developed. The website… Read more »

A few days ago I was by the sea when the moon was full and all was still. The light was cast like a ribbon over the still waters. It was a beautiful sight to behold. Shine a light on the banknotes and have a good sort out from time to time, seeking to fill… Read more »

I have been collecting British Banknotes for twelve years years. Previously, it was postcards but banknotes have developed into something quite big. I have loved collecting, starting up the website and selling, making lots of contacts and some friends over the years.  Next year it will come to an end. I have decided the time… Read more »

The mountains and lochs of Scotland are manifold. So many small lochs abound in the Highland and Islands and I recall as a boy I would fish with friends during the day to provide our family evening meal of brown trout. Those days seem nigh idyllic in today’s ravaged world where so much conflict abounds…. Read more »

The Conservative Party Conference seemed to me a gathering of delusional adults who I used to deal with on Psychiatric Wards for many years. Meat Taxes, Restrictions on how often people can go to the shops and other fantasy statements. Suella Braverman talking of ‘Hurricanes’ of migrants going to flood our country. Utter rubbish and… Read more »