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Short Story: Destination Death
Two strangers fall into conversation on a crowded train, with deadly consequences...
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Short Story: Make Do and Mend
Sweet little old ladies are not always quite what they seem. The trunk in Doris's attic holds secrets. Can she keep them safe?
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"Smokin' Dragon" Zine: Revisiting Issue 11
One of the most popular independent rock music fanzines of the 1990s, "Smokin' Dragon" was an information-packed gem of British subculture. Enjoy a trip down Memory Lane as we look again at this diverse and lively DIY publication. How many of these bands can you recall?
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Book Review: "A Short Book About Painting" by Andrew Marr
Writer and broadcaster Andrew Marr explores creativity, self-expression and how "good art" is defined by artists, art lovers and the mega-wealthy business of art investing.
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Fun Trivia Quiz About Ireland With Answers
Perfect for St Patrick's Day parties or any Irish-themed event, this light-hearted quiz offers a mixture of general knowledge questions all about Ireland.
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21 Fun Things To Do on a Budget
Time on your hands but money's short? Read on for bright ideas of how to fill your days with fun yet economical activities.
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"Smokin' Dragon" Zine: Revisiting Issues 8 to 10
"Smokin' Dragon" was one of the most popular independent fanzines of the 1990s. Here we look again at issues eight, nine and ten, remembering the rock bands that crammed its lively pages.
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"Smokin' Dragon" Zine: Revisiting Issues 1 to 7
A gem of British subculture, "Smokin' Dragon" was one of the most well-known independent music zines of the 1990s. Interviews with emerging bands, demo reviews, art, poetry and prose were the staple features of this lively and diverse DIY publication.
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Book Review: Coal Black Mornings by Brett Anderson
A poetic biography from Suede's singer/songwriter Brett Anderson, which describes his working class upbringing and the driving ambition which carried him to fame.
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Book Review: Rural Britain, Then & Now by Roger Hunt
A photographic documentary of social, architectural and economic changes in rural Britain from Victorian era to the 1960s.
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Book Review: The Splendour Falls by Rosemary Clement-Moore
Her ballerina's career is cruelly ended, but dancing isn't the only ghost to haunt young Sylvie. Who does the spectral Colonel wait for? Why does a ghostly voice cry out in the woods? And exactly why do local townsfolk seem so eager for Sylvie to date Shawn Maddox?
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Book Review: "50 Women Artists You Should Know" by Christine Weidemann, Petra Larass and Melanie Klier
Discover the lives and works of 50 of the most influential women artists from the 1500's to the present day.
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A Seeker's Guide: Self-Awareness, Free Will and Control
Is free will an illusion? Are our choices truly our own or the product of external influences? Discover how to develop greater self-awareness and control.
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Book Review: "The Enchantments of Flesh and Spirit" by Storm Constantine
Free will and destiny collide in this imaginative fantasy tale, which introduces a whole new species of androgynous beings called Wraeththu.
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A Seeker's Guide: Energy, Vibration, and You
Everything is energy—including you. So what makes you unique?
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Book Review: "The Story of Painting" by Sister Wendy Beckett
"The Story of Painting" describes 800 years of Western art. The author, Sister Wendy Beckett, was a nun who also presented two BBC TV series on art.
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Book Review: "Leonardo, the Artist and the Man" by Serge Bramly
One of the most famous names in art history, Leonardo da Vinci remains an enigmatic figure. Many of his works have not survived or were uncompleted, yet he continues to be viewed as having possessed an amazing mind. This biography seeks to uncover the facts behind the myths.
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Book Review: "The Age of Enchantment: Beardsley, Dulac and their Contemporaries" by Rodney Engen
A lavish exploration of British fantasy illustration from 1890 to 1930, featuring Beardsley, Rackham, Dulac and Alastair, plus many of their contemporaries.
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Book Review: "A Gallery of Marine Art" Selected by Jerry McClish
A lovely book which presents 136 full-colour paintings from a wide range of marine artists who explore the coast, the sea and sailing in their individual styles using various media.
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Book Review: "The Third Witch" by Rebecca Reisert
Macbeth retold from a young witch's point of view. A tale of vengeance, loyalty and war.
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Fun Free 50 Question Quiz with Answers
How much do you really know about the world around you? Challenge yourself or others with this lively quiz all about the natural environment.
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Book Review: "Marina" by Carlos Ruiz Zafon
Curiosity leads two teenagers through a dangerous web of deception after they witness a bizarre ritual in a Barcelona graveyard. What is the meaning of the mysterious emblem of a black butterfly? And who is the terrifying woman in black?
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Book Review: "Mudbound" by Hillary Jordan
A compelling tale of conflict set in Mississippi in 1946, when city-born Laura clashes with the crushing poverty and ingrained racism unearthed by her husband's dream of rural farming life.
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Book Review: "Essential Pre-Raphaelites" by Lucinda Hawksley
"Essential Pre-Raphaelites" is a lavishly illustrated introduction to a diverse range of paintings from famous and lesser-known pre-Raphaelite artists.
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Book Review: "Ways of Being: Advice for Artists by Artists" by James Cahill
This book contains a collection of useful advice from professional contemporary artists, offering insight into life after art school and how to navigate the fickle and complex art world.
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Book Review: "Emily Windsnap: A Tangle of Tails" by Liz Kessler
When Emily discovers she's a mermaid, a whole new underwater world opens up - a world of adventure, discovery, secrets and danger. Can Emily rescue her father, calm a raging sea monster and uncover the mystery of a magical ring?
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Book Review: "Turner" by Michael Bockemühl
An insightful study of JMW Turner's diverse art, from his early, precise architectural drawings through to the inspirational, semi-abstract paintings of light of his later years.
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Book Review: "The Book of Human Skin" by Michelle Lovric
Love and malice weave a gripping tale of sibling rivalry set in 18th century Venice. How far will Minguillo go to ensure his inheritance? And how much can Marcella survive?
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Book Review: "Crimson Peak" by Nancy Holder
When Edith falls for a handsome aristocrat, she begins married life in his crumbling family mansion. Will Edith's fortune restore the house and Thomas's ailing business? Only too late does she recall the terrifying warning told by her mother's grim ghost.
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Book Review: "Rembrandt's Eyes" by Simon Schama
A biography of Rembrandt and an exploration of his enduring artistic influence, placed within the context of the politics, religion and history of 17th century Netherlands.
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Book Review: "Breathe" by Sarah Crossan
When oxygen costs money, the divide between the wealthy and the poor is brutal. Rebel and you'll be ejected from the dome which covers the city. Outside the dome, the world is airless and lifeless. Or is it?
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Book Review: "Monet by Himself," Edited by Richard Kendall
"Monet by Himself" contains an intriguing collection of private letters from one of the world's most beloved artists, Claude Monet, and features over 200 of his French Impressionist paintings.
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Book Review: "Edward Burne-Jones" Edited by Alison Smith
A richly illustrated celebration of the paintings, drawings, stained glass and tapestries created by one of the world's best-loved artists.
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Book Review: "Daphne" by Justine Picardie
Two stories intertwine in this complex tale about Daphne du Maurier, Bramwell Brontë, and a young graduate's struggles with her thesis and difficult marriage.
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Book Review: "Turner's Sketchbooks" by Ian Warrell
A lavishly illustrated book which presents a large selection of JMW Turner's sketches in pencil and watercolour.
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Book Review: "Complete Guide to Watercolour Landscapes" by Terry Harrison
A lavishly illustrated 'how to' book for watercolour painting aimed at beginners and the more experienced artist.
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Book Review: "Flood Child" by Emily Diamand
Can one small girl prevent the outbreak of war between opposing tribes? All she has is her sailing boat and the wisdom of her pet cat to guide her through a flooded world populated by bloodthirsty warriors. Oh, and she also has one of the world's last AI computers...
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Book Review: "Ellen Morgan" by Walter Tyrer
The gentle story of a young girl's journey from crushing poverty and cruelty to the promise of riches. Will Ellen take the easy route, or will she make other choices?
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Watercolour Painting for Absolute Beginners: Which Art Products to Buy
Save money by buying only what you really need to get started as a watercolour artist. Bewildered by the vast array of art products for sale? This article keeps your new hobby simple and affordable.
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100 Free Fun Trivia Knowledge Quiz Questions with Answers
Flex your brain power with this challenging set of lively questions perfect for pub, school or party quizzes. Topics are wide ranging, and sure to test even the sharpest of memories!
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100 Fun Trivia Knowledge Quiz Questions With Answers
Test your brain with this diverse set of challenging questions that are suitable for all social occasions or pub competitions.
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Sketches of Birkenhead Park in Wirral, England
An illustrated behind-the-scenes look at Adele Cosgrove-Bray's work as an artist.
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Poem: The Frisky Ghost
A funny poem about Dashing Dan, the spectral highwayman, who didn't really do much harm but now he'll haunt you with his charm...!
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Poem: The Tale of Tristram Gnome
A tipsy young gnome meets the lady of his dreams in this humorous poem about romance and misplaced ambition.
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Dementia Care: Activities for People Living with Dementia
There are many fun, meaningful and engaging activities which people living with dementia can enjoy. Support quality of life through fun and purposeful activity with these practical suggestions.
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Dementia Care: How to Make a Twiddlemuff
Keep hands warm and restless fingers engaged with a twiddlemuff! Designed for people with advanced dementia, twiddlemuffs are easy to make, even if you're not great at knitting or crochet.
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Easy Paper Craft: Make A Hallowe'en Witch!
Looking for a fun craft project for Hallowe'en? Try these simple paper witches! Easy to do, economical and innoffensive - great for kids (of all ages!)
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How to Make a Frog Pond
Help save endangered species by making a beautiful backyard frog pond! This easy-to-follow guide will show you how to build a frog pond of your own.
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Easy Crafts - Make Patchwork Cats
Looking for a simple craft activity for the kids? Love cats? Then these easy-to-sew patchwork cats are for you!
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Food Quiz - Fun Free Trivia Questions with Answers
Gastronomic gourmets will whet their appetites with this mind-boggling food quiz.
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Learn the Hidden Meaning of Your Name Using Numerology
Discover this easy system of numerology which was allegedly invented by Pythagoras! Can your future be foretold simply by studying your own name? Try it and decide for yourself!
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100 Fun Free General Knowledge and Trivia and Quiz Questions with Answers
Are you looking for a fun, lively and diverse quiz? Look no further! Suitable for all age groups and social settings, this 100 question free quiz is just for you.
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Are You Ready for Love? Try This Fun, Free Quiz!
Are you looking for love? Great for Valentines Day parties or purely for fun, this light-hearted quiz will surely make you smile.
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100 Fun Free Trivia and Quiz Questions with Answers
Are you looking for a fun free quiz? Look no further! The next 100 quiz questions will offer diverse and challenging general knowledge questions, with the answers in italics right next to them!
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Fun Free Witchcraft and New Age Quiz Questions With Answers
Are you ready to embrace the Age of Aquarius? Try this fun quiz and test your knowledge of alternative spirituality.
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100 Fun General Knowledge Quiz Questions With Answers
This is a lively and diverse quiz with answers, suitable for pubs, parties, social clubs or school groups.
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100 Fun Quiz Questions With Answers
This fun, free quiz has a bit of everything: history, language, entertainment, books and more! These questions are great for your next trivia event.
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Fun Trivia and Quiz Questions with Answers for St George's Day or British Celebrations
How much do you know about Britain? Test your knowledge with this fun, free quiz which is great for parties, pub quizzes, schools or home-schoolers, or social groups of all kinds.
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Adele Cosgrove-Bray - Bibliography of Published Work
I'd much sooner be creating a new story than be hunting for publishing dates, ISBN numbers and similar details. Hence the creation of this page, as a way of easily keeping track of my information.
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40 Fun Trivia Quiz Questions for St David's Day or Welsh Parties
Are you planning a Welsh-themed party, or are you celebrating St David's Day? This fun quiz can easily be used as part of the entertainment! It is suitable for all ages, and it can be used to test people's knowledge of the beautiful country of Wales.
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Valentine's, Halloween and Christmas Easy-Sew Decorations with Free Templates
Learn how to make easy-to-sew seasonal decorations which are fun, colourful and low-cost.
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American Wild West Quiz (With Answers)
This free quiz about the American Wild West is a fun addition to a country and western-themed party. You might also learn a bit about history!
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Ashbrook Family Tree
Welcome to the Ashbrook Family Tree, a family which dates back to Norman times at least.
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How To Fix Writers Block
Writer's block is a condition created solely by a person's own mind. If applied, the simple steps outlined in this article will help overcome it and even help to ensure that it doesn't happen again.
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How to Publish a Small Book or Booklet
Learn how to publish your own small book or booklet. Includes planning your budget, designing your cover, experimenting with layouts, choosing your content, and more.
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St Bridget's Parish Church, West Kirby, Wirral - Photos of an English Country Graveyard.
Not too far from the banks of the River Dee, stands the ancient parish church of St Bridget's, which can date its existence back to Viking settlers. The Hogback Stone, displayed inside the church, offers evidence of the Viking influence. The north wall of the Lady Chapel allegedly date from the...
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Fun Quiz Questions With Answers for St. Patrick’s Day or Irish Parties
This fun, free quiz is great for St Patrick's Day or any Irish-themed activity. The questions cover general knowledge, history, folklore, geography and the arts. It is suitable for many social situations—from family parties, classroom settings, club or pub quizzes.
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100 Fun Quiz and Trivia Questions With Answers
Perfect for parties, social gatherings, pub quizzes or school groups. Test yourself with these 100 fun and free quiz questions with answers.
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Valentine's Day Trivia Quiz Questions With Answers
So, you think you know everything about Valentine's Day? Test your knowledge of this popular festival with this fun and free 30-question quiz.
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Fun Trivia Quiz Questions with Answers for Hogmanay, Burns Night or Scottish Parties!
This free quiz can be used at any Burns Night event or Scottish party to add to the fun, and also to educate those who perhaps may not know so much about one of Scotland's most well loved and famous personages.
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50 Hallowe'en Trivia Quiz Questions With Answers
A fun and educational Hallowe'en quiz with 50 questions (and answers) about one of Britain's most popular and traditional festivals. Great for seasonal parties and get-togethers.
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Make Kiwi and Apple Jam
Traditional methods of preserving fruits have been used for centuries. But flavours needn't cling to familiar themes, as this delicious kiwi fruit and apple jam recipe demonstrates.
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How to Make Apple and Cherry Jam
Preserving fruits is easy. It is a traditional kitchen skill which can create a store of long-life foods which taste delicious, look good and...
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Easy Meals - Homemade Burgers
Why settle for some vile excuse of a burger which tastes like a fried carpet tile, when for minimal effort you can enjoy homemade burgers? This simple recipe will please your palette without scaring your wallet!
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Help for Interstitial Cystitis (IC)
Interstitial Cystitis (or IC) is a recurring condition which causes pain in the pelvic and bladder region, often accompanied by the need for frequent urination, or the feeling that this is needed. IC can effect anyone of any age, though it is most commonly found in women.
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Wirral Walks - Ness Gardens
Ness Botanic Gardens is a owned by Liverpool University, and is found close to Neston in Wirral, England. The gardens evolved from one man's love of plants and his...
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Could Immortality be Yours for the Price of a Vaccine?
Immortality has been a human ambition since we first walked this Earth. Could the developing sciences of nanotechnology, nanomedicine and artificial intelligence make our ancient hope a reality?
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Fun Guide to Dating
Enjoy this funny guide to finding your perfect partner. The love of your life might just around the corner...
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Wirral Walks - Caldy Hill in Spring
Caldy Hill (260ft high) sits on the west coast of Britain, on the Wirral peninsula, between the villages of West Kirby and Caldy. The following photographs were all taken on 17th March, 2010.
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Wirral Walks - West Kirby to Hoylake Circular Walk
A descriptive account of a circular walking route from West Kirby to Hoylake and back. Or maybe you'd simply enjoy looking at some photos of Wirral, England!
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Symbolism of Flowers
A magnificent bouquet of deep red roses represents a declaration of love to most people. But did you know that many other flowers also carry traditional messages of their own?
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How to Develop Constructive Criticism in Writers Groups
Criticism is a part of every writer's life. Here are helpful guidelines on how to give and take constructive criticism within a writers' circle.
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Interview With a Witch
A witch works with the hidden, natural laws of nature. Here, one witch talks about her life and magical activities.
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How To Write a Novel: The First Draft
How do you approach the seemingly enormous task of writing a novel? This HubPage offers practical suggestions about how to get that first draft finished.
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Sew a Suffolk Puff Tablecloth!
Easy to sew and economical to make, traditional Suffolk Puffs can be stitched together to create colourful and surprisingly beautiful tablecloths.
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Pretty Ugly Pottery: Ugly Mugs
Pretty Ugly Pottery created a range of novelty tableware which featured funny faces. This is the story of the world-famous Ugly Mugs and how they were made.
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Sew a Patchwork Eagle Wall-hanging - Free Pattern
Make your own easy-to-sew patchwork eagle wallhanging! Use the FREE SEWING PATTERN!
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Fiction Story Generator - A Low-Tech Writer's Aid
Do you want to write but feel short on ideas? Are you a member of a writers circle looking for monthly writing projects? This story generator will provide a huge quantity and variety of story ideas simply and quickly
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Dyscalculia: Problems With Learning Mathematics?
Is your child struggling with calculations? Did you experience real difficulties with basic arithmetic? It could be due to a condition called dyscalculia.
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How to Keep Hens in your Garden!
Hens easy to care for, and will readily pay their way by the delicious fresh eggs they lay each day. Read on to learn how to keep hens in an ordinary suburban garden.
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Interview With a Hedge Witch
Green Witchcraft - some call it hedge witchcraft or herb witchcraft. It's a witchcraft which works with herbs and plant lore, and with elementals...
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Tarot - How to Read the Minor Arcana
When learning how to read tarot cards, the attempt to memorise long lists of possible meanings can be very confusing. However, there is an easy and practical way to surmount this.
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Character Charts: A Writer's Aid
Create well-rounded, believable characters and easily keep track of details with this free character chart. You'll find that this chart is simple but very useful.
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Snoring - or Is It Sleep Apnoea?
Snoring - or is it sleep apnoea? This serious medical condition causes the brain to be starved of oxygen.
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Interview With a Druid
An informal interview with a practitioner of Britain's ancient native religion of Druidry.
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Poems by Wirral's Unknown Spiritual Teacher
Thomas Joseph Walton was a very private man. His poetry was woven through with his philosophy - and while his frame of reference was Christian, his metaphysics went far beyond familiar dogma.
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DNA Archives - What They're For and How to Make Your Own.
Making a DNA archive is easy and economical, and might just save your life!
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Cryonics - Your Ticket to the Future?
Cryonicists plan to freeze their bodies in liquid nitrogen in the hope that they can be restored to a full and healthy life at some future date.
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Check List for Young Adults Leaving Their Parental Home
Off to college or university? About to fly the parental nest? Here are practical, low-cost ideas for the things you'll need.
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How to Keep Chickens in Your Garden
Want fresh eggs for breakfast? Great garden pest control? Comical pets which are easy to care for? Look no further! Keeping chickens is economical and fun.
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Easy Meals - Irish Potato Soup
Potato soup can be served either as a filling starter or as the main meal. It is easy and economical to make.
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Wirral Walks: West Kirby
West Kirby beach wraps around the Wirral peninsula for some twenty-five miles in length, and the display of Blue Flags reveals its rank as one of Europe's cleanest beaches.
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Walks in Sandlea Park on the Wirral Peninsula
Tucked away between Grange Road/Meols Drive and Dee Lane in West Kirby is a small but picturesque oasis of trees, shrubs and formal gardens.
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Photographs of A Changing City: Liverpool in the 1990s
Enjoy these photos of Liverpool by Richard Cosgrove-Bray. Many of these places no longer exist, having been demolished to make way for luxury apartments, hotels and shopping malls.
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How to Improve Portrait Photography
Turn snapshots into professional-looking images with these simple photography guidelines.
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Photographs of Old Liverpool
These photos capture a Liverpool which is fast disapearing. Images of Liverpool Docks, Sefton Park, School Lane as they looked during the 1990s.
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Wirral Walks - West Kirby Dunes Walk
Enjoy this collection of photographs which depict a popular walker's trail over reed beds, ponds and sand dunes along West Kirby beach in Wirral.
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How I Created My New Garden
The garden was a wild tangle of waist-high grasses, weeds, brambles and mare's tail when my husband and I bought our home on the Wirral peninsula in 2000. The media was merrily enthusing about the Millennium celebrations; we were almost as happy to locate our boundary fence...
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Paper Dolls - A Fun Creative Activity for Children. Includes Free Paper Dolls.
Learn how to make simple, fun and economical paper dolls - and encourage your child's drawing, design and imaginative skills at the same time! Print out the free dolls shown below or try making your own.
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Sketching Pet Cats and Dogs
Whether you wish to makes studies for future paintings or simply try your hand at a fun hobby sketching pets, here are a few guideline to help your creativity!
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Sketching Portraits
Discover how sketching can capture the moment, or be used to develop ideas more fully in the studio.
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Four Branches of a Family Tree
Adshead, Ashbrook, Bray and McGowan Family Tree. This is the story of four branches of my family, leading back in time from my parents to my grandparents and great-grandparents.
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Short Story About Being Unemployed in Thatcher's Britain
Written in 1993, A Day in the Life of Ondole Andlifesabitch was partially inspired by my reading of A Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn. It also presents an accurate description not only of my own life at that time, but of life for millions of others who lived under...
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Wirral Walks: Gilroy Nature Park in West Kirby
This pocket-sized park is home to a surprisingly large variety of waterfowl and other wildlife including water voles, common brown bats, weasels and foxes.
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Wirral Walks - Ashton Park, West Kirby, England.
Ashton Park in West Kirby, Cheshire, is an outstanding example of an Edwardian urban green space. It has been awarded with Green Flag status from the Civic Trust every year since 2004.
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Spiritual Teachings of a Philosopher Poet.
Thomas Joseph Walton was an English philosopher and spiritual teacher who passed away in 2008. Here is an introduction to his writings.
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How to Make Home-Made Jam
Making home-made jam is an easy and economical way of preserving fruit for long-term storage. Tasty and rich with Vitamin C, home-made jams are free from artificial colouring and synthetic chemicals.
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Wirral Walks: Hilbre Island in Dee Estuary
Hilbre Island sits at the mouth of the Dee Estuary, facing the Irish Sea. Cut off from the mainland twice each day, it is one of Wirral's true beauty spots.