Welcome to the second week in the reign of “Prince Philip” (aka centrino). I have taken note of the experience of last week, when the game proved too open ended and my chosen links were too regional. This time round I hope to be more general and much less parochial! I wish you greater success this weekend.
As stated last week, Burton on Trent had an essential links with Brewing, but it also plays host to an important off-shoot business of Marmite. Other well-established, local, large-scale industries include Pirelli Tyres, Foundries, Chain Making and -- a Pork Pie Factory! More recently, there has been the usual influx of warehouse/distribution centres and consumer outlets with such names as Waterstone’s, Argos, B&Q and Holland & Barrett.
Hi all. Better late than never. I've been leading a walk today looking at snowdrops and how to ID trees in Winter. A nice day until the rain started ! By the way a welcome return to pauline. I'll try :