Barrowsgate – Page 14

In Reply

Jul 13, 1939

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Barrowsgate’s response to Mistress Barrowsgate’s column the previous week – and a reflection on the meaning of eternity, prompted by a discussion with that “awfu’ gabbin’ cratur”, Fitey.

Mistress Barrowsgate Speakin

Jul 6, 1939

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Mistress Barrowsgate writes the column this week and denies the accusation that she makes tattie soup every day.

The Gentle Musketeer

Jun 29, 1939

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Barrowsgate’s neighbour takes a pot shot at him – or so he thought.

Sheetin’- Various

Jun 22, 1939

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Jeck borrows Peter Birley’s trousers and becomes a bit of a target.

Birley’s Bull

Jun 15, 1939

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Peter Birley joins the ARP. He attends a First-Aid course and applies a splint to a patient with a broken leg. He does it almost perfectly, with only one mistake. Context: Air Raid Precautions (“ARP”) refers to a number of organisations and guidelines in the United Kingdom dedicated to the protection of civilians from the…

Tripe

Jun 8, 1939

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Peter Birley borrows his daughter’s tennis racket to drain the boiled potatoes.

Ring Down the Curtain

Jun 1, 1939

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

After last week’s interruption, Barrowsgate continues the tale of the sark. After the party, Barrowsgate and his friends go to see a play – and Barrowsgate’s brother in law – the Tarves one – has a role in it. Note: Sandy Murray (Mrs Barrowsgate’s brother) lived in Tarves and was fond of amateur dramatics.