Another look into what has happened on this day in the past, historical events of note, famous birthdays or any other points of interest that have occurred on this day.

On December one 1990 England was connected to the European mainland for the first time in over 8,000 years after the breakthrough was made between the two ends of the tunnel deep beneath the English Channel. Workers drilling the tunnel removed the final few feet of rock on that day to complete an idea that had been first suggested in 1802.

The Great Storm that arrived in southern England in 1703 was the most severe storm or natural disaster to have ever been recorded in the southern part of Great Britain. It affected not just southern England but also the English Channel, the stretch of water that separates England from France. Winds of 120 mph began on the 24th November and continued until the 2nd of December.

Vincent Rongnion on the Isle of Jersey.

This entry reflects on two topics…how there are two kinds of travelers and the other…moments in time that makes time stand still…and how I incorporated these moments into my novel, OVERLAND.

This is one to read, A creativew short poem.

The highlight of the 1981 Camden Jazz Festival was the performance by the Archie Shepp Quintet, including Charlie McGhee on B-flat horn. I interviewed Mr. McGhee after the performance, and saw backstage how the group was respected by visitors, scribes, and crowd.

About being becalmed in a sailing boat in fog in the English Channel.