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April 5, 2020
Number 87, The Fountain

Number 87, The Fountain

At a time when our neighbours once again play such an important part in our collective wellbeing I am reminded of my early childhood in Derry/Londonderry.  The photograph was taken in my grandparents’ back yard (1957): Number 87, The Fountain The snib string was pushed through grandfather’s door Well-worn by the tug of neighbours’ hands- …

September 10, 2017
Touch and Go

Touch and Go

Touch and Go I was born on grandad’s kitchen table Liverish, sickly, skin like orange peel, Touch and go. Saved by blood from a stranger Freely given voluntary and vagal. 1st Bangor Scouts master on Great Gable: “Take it from here Billy- go as you feel”, A small outstep becomes a life changer- Did he …

billmumford@cairnstones.uk

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