Tag: West Yorkshire

Ilkley after the rain

An early start; coffee and croissants in this lovely gem of a town, rich with West Yorkshire history. A short visit to the local street market to buy strawberries, run them back to the car, then meet up for lunch with my son and his son – our grandson. The heavens opened. The pavement stones gave off hints of steam as the rain pounded … Read More Ilkley after the rain

Decline, Fall … and Renewal

As we approach the spring, it can be instructive to consider examples of how cherished things struggle to maintain vitality – and which ones succeed. The inevitable cycles of growth, maturity and decay are ever-present. But they are not all-powerful. Business fortunes as well as personal fate obeys certain laws of success and decline. As a young computer salesman with a (now long defunct) … Read More Decline, Fall … and Renewal