by Ian Andrew | Aug 28, 2015 | Memoir, Non-Fiction, Photography, Royal Air Force, United Kingdom, War, WWII
A few days ago a colleague of mine handed me a fragile photo album with the words, “My Grandmother worked with 617 Squadron during the war, would you like to see the photos?” Which, for anyone with even a passing interest in the RAF is going to be a hard...
by Ian Andrew | Aug 4, 2015 | Books, Library, Non-Fiction, Northern Ireland
In 1788 the First Fleet sailed into Botany Bay and later Sydney Cove under the command of Captain Arthur Phillip – Meanwhile in Belfast, a Library was opening. The establishing of New South Wales and the founding of modern Australia had begun. The news did...
by Ian Andrew | Aug 2, 2015 | Memoir, Music, Non-Fiction, Northern Ireland
My Dad could sing. I always knew he could, from faint recollections as a child, but he never sang as I progressed through my teenage years. He wasn’t the one to “give us a song” in get-togethers or parties. He should have been, for he was good....
by Ian Andrew | Aug 25, 2014 | Music Albums, Non-Fiction, Northern Ireland, SLF, Stiff Little Fingers
Each to their own. I think I can write a bit and take the occasional good photo. I’m happy with that. I’m not as happy about the fact that I don’t have any musical ability. I’ve tried to play the blues harmonica and the Irish bodhrán. Obviously...
by Ian Andrew | Aug 23, 2014 | Independent Publishing, Indy Authors, Non-Fiction
I have tried to stay away from the self-promotion of my book on here. Thought it would be a better idea to write some short stories, some poems and take some photos. The idea was to get a little group of followers to come along for the ride and encourage you all to go...
by Ian Andrew | Jul 21, 2014 | Australia, Non-Fiction, Northern Ireland, Places, Sport
According to the latest stats I can find on the net, there are hundreds of millions of blogs in existence. Well, now there’s one more. Welcome to Views from the Ridge, my new blog. Well, not really my new blog. That would imply I had one before. I didn’t....