Writings – Page 4 – Barrowsgate

Mairry in Haste

Dec 16, 1943

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A cautionary tale. After a gap of eighteen months, this was Barrowsgate’s only newspaper column in 1943 and marked the end of his writing career. It would be a further six years before any further articles were published or broadcast, and these would all be rehashes of earlier works. [Note: I am seeking a better…

Fitey Steps Out

Feb 26, 1942

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Due to heavy snow, Fitey’s train home from the market isn’t running. He goes into the pub a few times to check the time on their clock before setting off for home on foot along the railway track. Stopping for a smoke after a few miles, he turns his back to the wind to light…

Fitey Among the Dirty Linen

Feb 12, 1942

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Fitey writes to the Editor to complain about Barrowsgate, and put the record straight.

The Portable Makes port

Jan 29, 1942

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

With his “portable hen house” in the ditch, his hopes of getting home again fade, as his mother, waiting at home, starts to worry.

Fitey Indulges in Het Bannocks

Jan 22, 1942

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Fitey’s lady friend is keeping his bannocks warm by sitting on them and, as fog descends, Fitey’s crashes his car into a telegraph pole.

Joy Be Wi’ Ye A’

Jan 8, 1942

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Barrowsgate wishes all his readers a Happy New Year and thanks them for their support.

Young Fitey’s Nicht Oot

Jan 1, 1942

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Continuing his journey home, Fitey’s car breaks down again.

Young Fitey Gangs Hame

Dec 18, 1941

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Fitey and his friends head for home, but have to get the car started first. Mistress Barrowsgate helps to push-start the car but it suddenly lurches forward, leaving her face-first in a puddle.

Fitey Jun. an’ his Attymobeel Call

Dec 4, 1941

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Fitey Junior pays Barrowsgate a visit in his father’s “new” car which Barrowsgate describes as looking like a portable henhouse.

The Posty, The Mistress an’ Me

Nov 27, 1941

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Mistress Barrowsgate starts to move the ladder so that Barrowsgate can come down from the roof when the postman appears and tries to lend a hand. Suddenly, Barrowsgate’s trousers come free froom the hook and he lands on top of both of them – with a bump.

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