The Earl of Abingdon

87 days ago

Photo Article from the Welsh Hovel from 1862 a record of family history

A Greek holiday looms and that should allow me the mental space to write a bit more about the death of my Great Uncle David Cochrane but also a much longer piece about Operation Mincemeat, the underpants, my family’s involvement and how that also links to agent Cicero. Trust me, it is gripping stuff. Ahead of that, enjoy a newly framed piece of family history from 1862.

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721 days ago

Tom Winnifrith Bonus Bearcast: Who painted the Earl of Abingdon & is Deepverge's Gerry Brandon spoofing about being fired as CEO to get bailout placing away?

The mystery of the Earl of Abingdon remains and it is why I am late with the first of two podcasts today. Then onto Deepverge (DVRG) the firing of Gerry Brandon (real or spoof), the 100k screw by Mrs Brandon and the placing about which the company cannot but help tell a porky.

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