Tag: Country life

The Tea

Nov 9, 1934

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Following the concert, Barrowsgate greatly enjoys the sandwiches and biscuits.
The Concert

Nov 2, 1934

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Barrowsgate attends a concert, where his brother-in-law is performing a piano duet.
Various Connections

Oct 26, 1934

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Barrowsgate takes the weekend off and visits Fraserburgh where his son is lodging with his uncle. He visits the fish market and goes to a concert.
St Pairtrick’s Day

Sep 7, 1934

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

As the partridge (“pairtrick” in Doric) shooting season gets underway, Barrowsgate pokes fun at the shooting fraternity.
The Flower Show

Aug 31, 1934

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

The residents of Drumnadroggit are very competitive (some would say dishonest) when it comes to flower shows.
The Preserve Game

Aug 24, 1934

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Continuing on from last week’s column, Barrowsgate describes how his sister made jam – and set fire to the chimney.
Public Amenities

Aug 10, 1934

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Barrowsgate and Knowsie compare notes on a bus trip into Aberdeen
The Reformation

Jul 27, 1934

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Barrowsgate swaps jobs with his wife for the day and realises that she hasn’t got the easy life that he had imagined.
Playing the Game

Jul 20, 1934

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Barrowsgate attends a local football match.
Ready, Aye Ready

Jul 13, 1934

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Barrowsgate attends a talk by a retired Major at Drumnadroggit about being prepared for war – and this leads to the establishment of the Deeside Defenders. a local volunteer defence force. Barrowsgate and his neighbours soon declare themselves “Ready”.