Prof Reg Whelk
@profregwhelk.bsky.social
An academic in an illiterate world.
As I'm sure everyone knows, the 16th Sept 1400 is the day that Owain Glyndwr declared himself 'Prince of Wales'. We visited the memorial to his daughter, Catrin, which is in St Swithin London Stone Church Garden just off Cannon Street. (BTW we are not Welsh, just seemed like a fun thing to do).
September 17, 2025 at 9:39 AM
As I'm sure everyone knows, the 16th Sept 1400 is the day that Owain Glyndwr declared himself 'Prince of Wales'. We visited the memorial to his daughter, Catrin, which is in St Swithin London Stone Church Garden just off Cannon Street. (BTW we are not Welsh, just seemed like a fun thing to do).
The Oval, yesterday, 16th September 2025. It was a bit chilly.
September 17, 2025 at 9:23 AM
The Oval, yesterday, 16th September 2025. It was a bit chilly.
It only took 3 days to read the latest Poe and Tilly. I think it's MW Craven's best yet. Terrific read. Loved it.
August 30, 2025 at 12:48 PM
It only took 3 days to read the latest Poe and Tilly. I think it's MW Craven's best yet. Terrific read. Loved it.
It's 50 years since the Born To Run LP was released. The album cover on the right was taken off the wall display at the Hammersmith concert in 1975, the one on the left is our original copy. Just played it and it still sounds fresh and new.
August 25, 2025 at 4:51 PM
It's 50 years since the Born To Run LP was released. The album cover on the right was taken off the wall display at the Hammersmith concert in 1975, the one on the left is our original copy. Just played it and it still sounds fresh and new.
Currently in Carlisle for eldest daughter's coronation as Alumni of the Year; just when you think you couldn't be any prouder.
July 18, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Currently in Carlisle for eldest daughter's coronation as Alumni of the Year; just when you think you couldn't be any prouder.
Great reverb in this abandoned railway tunnel on the way to Keswick.
July 18, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Great reverb in this abandoned railway tunnel on the way to Keswick.
A lovely walk this afternoon on the old Keswick Railway Trail.
July 18, 2025 at 10:01 PM
A lovely walk this afternoon on the old Keswick Railway Trail.
Today's the 4th of July. Aimee Mann got it right the first time when she wrote this;
‘Today's the fourth of July
Another June has gone by
And when they light up our town I just think
What a waste of gunpowder and sky’.
‘Today's the fourth of July
Another June has gone by
And when they light up our town I just think
What a waste of gunpowder and sky’.
July 4, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Today's the 4th of July. Aimee Mann got it right the first time when she wrote this;
‘Today's the fourth of July
Another June has gone by
And when they light up our town I just think
What a waste of gunpowder and sky’.
‘Today's the fourth of July
Another June has gone by
And when they light up our town I just think
What a waste of gunpowder and sky’.
Birthday present from daughters. I've been after this book for years. Going to read it slowly with accompanying soundtrack. #LauraNyro
July 1, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Birthday present from daughters. I've been after this book for years. Going to read it slowly with accompanying soundtrack. #LauraNyro
Canary Wharf tonight taken from my bedroom window. The sky is actually a deeper blue, but my camera phone is pretty crap.
June 27, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Canary Wharf tonight taken from my bedroom window. The sky is actually a deeper blue, but my camera phone is pretty crap.
Charity shop find: a near mint copy of Herb Alpert's 'Going Places'.
April 30, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Charity shop find: a near mint copy of Herb Alpert's 'Going Places'.
Proud dad post: Here's my kid making a speech to the good and the great assembled at the Tullie opening last night. Not a dry eye in my head. #Carlisle
April 25, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Proud dad post: Here's my kid making a speech to the good and the great assembled at the Tullie opening last night. Not a dry eye in my head. #Carlisle
I've travelled up to Carlisle for the opening of Tullie museum and art gallery's new space.
April 25, 2025 at 12:24 PM
I've travelled up to Carlisle for the opening of Tullie museum and art gallery's new space.
Spent this afternoon watching 'The Great Escape' from soup to nuts. Now settling down to watch Spurs v Forest. If you have a Spurs shirt, put it on now.
April 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Spent this afternoon watching 'The Great Escape' from soup to nuts. Now settling down to watch Spurs v Forest. If you have a Spurs shirt, put it on now.
I was lucky enough to see Clem Burke play twice. Firstly, in a small club in Bond St, when he was drumming for Michael Des Barres, and then a few years later for Blondie at Glasto. He was a huge presence on stage and never gave less than his all. Will be sadly missed.
April 7, 2025 at 2:38 PM
I was lucky enough to see Clem Burke play twice. Firstly, in a small club in Bond St, when he was drumming for Michael Des Barres, and then a few years later for Blondie at Glasto. He was a huge presence on stage and never gave less than his all. Will be sadly missed.
Stopped off for a lunchtime pint at The Hole in the Wall. Pint of Timothy Taylor's Landlord, and Hendrix 'All Along the Watchtower' on in the background. #Torquay
April 1, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Stopped off for a lunchtime pint at The Hole in the Wall. Pint of Timothy Taylor's Landlord, and Hendrix 'All Along the Watchtower' on in the background. #Torquay
I always fancied a Bond guitar, never even played one, but they looked so cool. #MickJones
March 12, 2025 at 5:32 PM
I always fancied a Bond guitar, never even played one, but they looked so cool. #MickJones
I was at this Clash gig in St Albans, it was May 1977, and it was stupendous.
March 11, 2025 at 6:13 PM
I was at this Clash gig in St Albans, it was May 1977, and it was stupendous.
On the recommendation of davyh, l popped into Farsight Gallery off Denmark St, to view the Mick Jones exhibition.
March 11, 2025 at 6:09 PM
On the recommendation of davyh, l popped into Farsight Gallery off Denmark St, to view the Mick Jones exhibition.
In the last couple of days we have sadly lost David Johansen and Joey Molland, the last remaining members of the New York Dolls and Badfinger respectively. Two bands that now join the 'no members left' brigade.
March 2, 2025 at 4:21 PM
In the last couple of days we have sadly lost David Johansen and Joey Molland, the last remaining members of the New York Dolls and Badfinger respectively. Two bands that now join the 'no members left' brigade.
Now Playing: Bette Midler's second album. Picked up for a quid last week at a church sale in Egham that I happened to be passing. Chased down with a shot of very cold Aviation gin.
February 23, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Now Playing: Bette Midler's second album. Picked up for a quid last week at a church sale in Egham that I happened to be passing. Chased down with a shot of very cold Aviation gin.
View from the balcony is pretty nice tonight.
January 25, 2025 at 4:50 PM
View from the balcony is pretty nice tonight.
So, farewell Garth Hudson, last remaining member of 'The Band'. My abiding memory of you is at The Royal Albert Hall, climbing up to that magnificent in-house organ to play the opening chords to 'Chest Fever'. The sound filled that old hall and left shivers down my spine. #TheBand
January 21, 2025 at 4:31 PM
So, farewell Garth Hudson, last remaining member of 'The Band'. My abiding memory of you is at The Royal Albert Hall, climbing up to that magnificent in-house organ to play the opening chords to 'Chest Fever'. The sound filled that old hall and left shivers down my spine. #TheBand
Had a lovely, nostalgic walk around Kensington High Street/Church St, invoking memories and stories from over 50 years ago, including the hairdressers where I heard 'Hunky Dory' for the first time. Ended up in a terrific pub called The Mall Tavern.
December 16, 2024 at 10:42 PM
Had a lovely, nostalgic walk around Kensington High Street/Church St, invoking memories and stories from over 50 years ago, including the hairdressers where I heard 'Hunky Dory' for the first time. Ended up in a terrific pub called The Mall Tavern.