Ian Churchward
@legendaryten.bsky.social
Retired bank clerk who is a singer songwriter
Ian’s Blog 16th November 2025
My song called One Evening in Northwood about the Richard III Society was included on the Progressive Rock Machine show number 546.
progrockmachine.com
#blog
My song called One Evening in Northwood about the Richard III Society was included on the Progressive Rock Machine show number 546.
progrockmachine.com
#blog
November 16, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Ian’s Blog 16th November 2025
My song called One Evening in Northwood about the Richard III Society was included on the Progressive Rock Machine show number 546.
progrockmachine.com
#blog
My song called One Evening in Northwood about the Richard III Society was included on the Progressive Rock Machine show number 546.
progrockmachine.com
#blog
Ian’s Blog 9th November 2025
I have been enjoying listening to Jim Causley’s songs and I have recently discovered that he has composed music for some of Charles Causley’s poems.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dzn...
#music
I have been enjoying listening to Jim Causley’s songs and I have recently discovered that he has composed music for some of Charles Causley’s poems.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dzn...
#music
Python on Piccolo
YouTube video by Jim Causley - Topic
www.youtube.com
November 9, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Ian’s Blog 9th November 2025
I have been enjoying listening to Jim Causley’s songs and I have recently discovered that he has composed music for some of Charles Causley’s poems.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dzn...
#music
I have been enjoying listening to Jim Causley’s songs and I have recently discovered that he has composed music for some of Charles Causley’s poems.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dzn...
#music
Ian’s Blog 26th October 2025
I have now created a youtube project for the Ricardian novels of Sandra Worth and I have used one of my songs as the backing music.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRcF...
#richardiii #ricardian
I have now created a youtube project for the Ricardian novels of Sandra Worth and I have used one of my songs as the backing music.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRcF...
#richardiii #ricardian
October 26, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Ian’s Blog 26th October 2025
I have now created a youtube project for the Ricardian novels of Sandra Worth and I have used one of my songs as the backing music.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRcF...
#richardiii #ricardian
I have now created a youtube project for the Ricardian novels of Sandra Worth and I have used one of my songs as the backing music.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRcF...
#richardiii #ricardian
Ian’s Blog 19th October 2025
There is a very nice review of my Ricardian Churchward album included in the 16th October edition of Monolith Cocktail. This one really made me smile:-
monolithcocktail.com/2025/10/16/o...
There is a very nice review of my Ricardian Churchward album included in the 16th October edition of Monolith Cocktail. This one really made me smile:-
monolithcocktail.com/2025/10/16/o...
Our Daily Bread 647: Joel Cusumano, John Howard, Stripped Bananas, Vexations…
Brian ‘Bordello’ Shea’s Reviews Roundup – Instant Reactions. All entries in alphabetical order. Joel Cusumano ‘Waxworld’Album (Dandyboy Records) 24th October 2025 I like this album. I was expecting…
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October 19, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Ian’s Blog 19th October 2025
There is a very nice review of my Ricardian Churchward album included in the 16th October edition of Monolith Cocktail. This one really made me smile:-
monolithcocktail.com/2025/10/16/o...
There is a very nice review of my Ricardian Churchward album included in the 16th October edition of Monolith Cocktail. This one really made me smile:-
monolithcocktail.com/2025/10/16/o...
Ian’s Blog 12th October 2025
Some of my music and a song with lyrics written by Elaine can be heard as part of this film about Torquay in the 1920’s. You can hear Elaine singing at the end of the film.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwB5...
#torquay
Some of my music and a song with lyrics written by Elaine can be heard as part of this film about Torquay in the 1920’s. You can hear Elaine singing at the end of the film.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwB5...
#torquay
The Roaring Twenties: Entertainment in Torquay in the 1920s
YouTube video by South West Heritage Trust
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October 12, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Ian’s Blog 12th October 2025
Some of my music and a song with lyrics written by Elaine can be heard as part of this film about Torquay in the 1920’s. You can hear Elaine singing at the end of the film.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwB5...
#torquay
Some of my music and a song with lyrics written by Elaine can be heard as part of this film about Torquay in the 1920’s. You can hear Elaine singing at the end of the film.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwB5...
#torquay
Ian’s Blog 5th October 2025
Spotify and Apple Music
ianchurchward.substack.com
October 5, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Ian’s Blog 28th September 2025
The author Sandra Heath Wilson has reviewed my Ricardian Churchward album which was recorded in Torquay:-
murreyandblue.co.uk/2025/09/19/r...
#richardiii
The author Sandra Heath Wilson has reviewed my Ricardian Churchward album which was recorded in Torquay:-
murreyandblue.co.uk/2025/09/19/r...
#richardiii
REVIEW OF “RICARDIAN CHURCHWARD” by Ian Churchward and the Legendary Ten Seconds….
I’ve had the honour of reviewing and contributing to some of the Legendary Ten Seconds’ past output, and am delighted to have the chance to share my thoughts on this new album, which is entitled Ri…
murreyandblue.co.uk
September 28, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Ian’s Blog 28th September 2025
The author Sandra Heath Wilson has reviewed my Ricardian Churchward album which was recorded in Torquay:-
murreyandblue.co.uk/2025/09/19/r...
#richardiii
The author Sandra Heath Wilson has reviewed my Ricardian Churchward album which was recorded in Torquay:-
murreyandblue.co.uk/2025/09/19/r...
#richardiii
Ian’s Blog 21st September 2025
Here is link to a new feature about my songs on a Ricardian website:-
murreyandblue.co.uk/2025/09/17/a...
#ricardian #richardiii #warsoftheroses
Here is link to a new feature about my songs on a Ricardian website:-
murreyandblue.co.uk/2025/09/17/a...
#ricardian #richardiii #warsoftheroses
An Interview With… Ian Churchward of The Legendary Ten Seconds
Here is the next in our ‘An Interview With…’ series. Ian Churchward, lives in Torquay in South Devon and his main hobby is writing and recording songs as The Legendary Ten Seconds…
murreyandblue.co.uk
September 21, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Ian’s Blog 21st September 2025
Here is link to a new feature about my songs on a Ricardian website:-
murreyandblue.co.uk/2025/09/17/a...
#ricardian #richardiii #warsoftheroses
Here is link to a new feature about my songs on a Ricardian website:-
murreyandblue.co.uk/2025/09/17/a...
#ricardian #richardiii #warsoftheroses
Ian’s Blog 7th September 2025
Two of my songs were included on the Strummers & Dreamers 611 Fresh from the Archives radio show on Cambridge Radio on the 1st September. You can hear my songs at about 1 hour into the radio show.
www.mixcloud.com/Strummersand...
Two of my songs were included on the Strummers & Dreamers 611 Fresh from the Archives radio show on Cambridge Radio on the 1st September. You can hear my songs at about 1 hour into the radio show.
www.mixcloud.com/Strummersand...
Show 611 - Fresh from the Archives: Sandy Denny + The Larks (4/9/25)
In "Fresh from the Archives" we revisit live sessions from past shows and play archive tracks by artists who will be playing locally soon or have just released new music. This show features a session ...
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September 7, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Ian’s Blog 7th September 2025
Two of my songs were included on the Strummers & Dreamers 611 Fresh from the Archives radio show on Cambridge Radio on the 1st September. You can hear my songs at about 1 hour into the radio show.
www.mixcloud.com/Strummersand...
Two of my songs were included on the Strummers & Dreamers 611 Fresh from the Archives radio show on Cambridge Radio on the 1st September. You can hear my songs at about 1 hour into the radio show.
www.mixcloud.com/Strummersand...
Ian’s Blog 17th August 2025
I have used some of my photos of my recent visit to Middleham for my Ricardian Churchward song on youtube:-
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dwnl...
I have used some of my photos of my recent visit to Middleham for my Ricardian Churchward song on youtube:-
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dwnl...
Ricardian Churchward
YouTube video by legendarytenseconds
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August 20, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Ian’s Blog 17th August 2025
I have used some of my photos of my recent visit to Middleham for my Ricardian Churchward song on youtube:-
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dwnl...
I have used some of my photos of my recent visit to Middleham for my Ricardian Churchward song on youtube:-
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dwnl...
Ian’s Blog 10th August 2025
I have put one of my new Ricardian songs onto Soundcloud:-
soundcloud.com/the-legendar...
I have put one of my new Ricardian songs onto Soundcloud:-
soundcloud.com/the-legendar...
Ricardian Churchward
A comedy song about being a Ricardian
soundcloud.com
August 10, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Ian’s Blog 10th August 2025
I have put one of my new Ricardian songs onto Soundcloud:-
soundcloud.com/the-legendar...
I have put one of my new Ricardian songs onto Soundcloud:-
soundcloud.com/the-legendar...
Ian’s Blog 3rd August 2025
Here is a link to some new music recorded by Lord Zarquon
theprophetsofzarquon.bandcamp.com/track/as-abo...
Here is a link to some new music recorded by Lord Zarquon
theprophetsofzarquon.bandcamp.com/track/as-abo...
As Above so Below (Exclusive pre album release track), by The Prophets of Zarquon
track by The Prophets of Zarquon
theprophetsofzarquon.bandcamp.com
August 3, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Ian’s Blog 3rd August 2025
Here is a link to some new music recorded by Lord Zarquon
theprophetsofzarquon.bandcamp.com/track/as-abo...
Here is a link to some new music recorded by Lord Zarquon
theprophetsofzarquon.bandcamp.com/track/as-abo...
Ian’s Blog 27th July 2025
A Morris dancing group called Shakespeare Morris recently used a song from my Further Adventures Of album on Tik Tok. The song that they used was composed by myself and Martyn Hilstead and is called The Morris Dancers.
www.shakespearemorris.org.uk
A Morris dancing group called Shakespeare Morris recently used a song from my Further Adventures Of album on Tik Tok. The song that they used was composed by myself and Martyn Hilstead and is called The Morris Dancers.
www.shakespearemorris.org.uk
July 27, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Ian’s Blog 27th July 2025
A Morris dancing group called Shakespeare Morris recently used a song from my Further Adventures Of album on Tik Tok. The song that they used was composed by myself and Martyn Hilstead and is called The Morris Dancers.
www.shakespearemorris.org.uk
A Morris dancing group called Shakespeare Morris recently used a song from my Further Adventures Of album on Tik Tok. The song that they used was composed by myself and Martyn Hilstead and is called The Morris Dancers.
www.shakespearemorris.org.uk
Today is the anniversary of when Plymouth in Devon was bombed by the German Luftwaffe for the first time. This was on the 6th July 1940. This is my song about this city during World War Two. open.spotify.com/track/582IKg...
The Daily Exodus
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July 6, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Today is the anniversary of when Plymouth in Devon was bombed by the German Luftwaffe for the first time. This was on the 6th July 1940. This is my song about this city during World War Two. open.spotify.com/track/582IKg...
Ian’s Blog 22nd June 2025
Jay Brown helped with recording the songs for my Ricardian Argosy album that was recently released and here is a link to information about it on the really great Medieval Archives’ website
medievalarchives.com/RicardianArg...
Jay Brown helped with recording the songs for my Ricardian Argosy album that was recently released and here is a link to information about it on the really great Medieval Archives’ website
medievalarchives.com/RicardianArg...
A Ricardian Argosy by The Legendary Ten Seconds
Friend and critically acclaimed musician Ian Churchward of The Legendary Ten Seconds is sharing his latest album A Ricardian Argosy
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June 22, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Ian’s Blog 22nd June 2025
Jay Brown helped with recording the songs for my Ricardian Argosy album that was recently released and here is a link to information about it on the really great Medieval Archives’ website
medievalarchives.com/RicardianArg...
Jay Brown helped with recording the songs for my Ricardian Argosy album that was recently released and here is a link to information about it on the really great Medieval Archives’ website
medievalarchives.com/RicardianArg...
Ian’s Blog June 2025
Yesterday I performed some of my Ricardian songs for the Devon and Cornwall branch of the Richard III Society in Plymouth, Devon. Lord Zarquon was playing his wonderful Mellotron sounds on his Memotron keyboard and Elaine was singing with me. #ricardian #richardiii
Yesterday I performed some of my Ricardian songs for the Devon and Cornwall branch of the Richard III Society in Plymouth, Devon. Lord Zarquon was playing his wonderful Mellotron sounds on his Memotron keyboard and Elaine was singing with me. #ricardian #richardiii
June 15, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Ian’s Blog June 2025
Yesterday I performed some of my Ricardian songs for the Devon and Cornwall branch of the Richard III Society in Plymouth, Devon. Lord Zarquon was playing his wonderful Mellotron sounds on his Memotron keyboard and Elaine was singing with me. #ricardian #richardiii
Yesterday I performed some of my Ricardian songs for the Devon and Cornwall branch of the Richard III Society in Plymouth, Devon. Lord Zarquon was playing his wonderful Mellotron sounds on his Memotron keyboard and Elaine was singing with me. #ricardian #richardiii
I have composed a song about her
It's a happy birthday to Queen Anne Neville today, born #OTD in 1456...
Her ghost has become such a central figure for my Kindred Spirits series, and I love writing her relationship with Richard III.
#history #historicalfiction #kindredspirits
Her ghost has become such a central figure for my Kindred Spirits series, and I love writing her relationship with Richard III.
#history #historicalfiction #kindredspirits
June 15, 2025 at 9:25 AM
I have composed a song about her
Ian’s Blog 8th June 2025
I have put a selection of photos from last month’s Ricardian Coldridge event onto youtube
www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8cQ...
I have put a selection of photos from last month’s Ricardian Coldridge event onto youtube
www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8cQ...
Coldridge Edward V celebration day
YouTube video by legendarytenseconds
www.youtube.com
June 8, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Ian’s Blog 8th June 2025
I have put a selection of photos from last month’s Ricardian Coldridge event onto youtube
www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8cQ...
I have put a selection of photos from last month’s Ricardian Coldridge event onto youtube
www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8cQ...