Broadband in the UK What do we need to get access to the Internet nowadays? The hardest part is choosing an access provider (otherwise known as an ISP), but it certainly isn't hard to get cheap internet access any more. Once upon a time ... (more)
Combined Heating and Power (Co-generation) This is actually a pretty old concept. It's immensely logical to be efficient in how one uses energy. Why use Energy source A) to heat your house and Energy Source B) to put electricity into ... (more)
Churches and Historical Buildings (more)
Solid Fuel Stoves and Central Heating We used to have a regular (small) open fire in our house, and started investigating the options for making more of the wood we burn. We looked at solid fuel stoves, the suppliers and installers, and ... (more)
Records gleaned (so far, others not found yet) from a visit to the Ipswich Suffolk Records office September 2011; mostly taken from transcripts rather than microfiche copies of parish records (too hard to read at length!). NB: I know these ... (more)
Information and Advice on Housing and Living With the essentials costing more and more each year, it is no longer good enough just to buy fuel and home furnishings without any thought. Here is some information and advice we have collected ... (more)
This is Andy Tyler, waiting for the start of a 10-mile time trial at Attleborough (Norfolk). He would ride as pilot, and John Swindells as stoker. (more)
In the Jobs and Money section of the Saturday Guardian, various broadband providers are discussed. Some, like UK Online, are heavily criticised for failing to deliver. Cable firms NTL and Telewest get off lightly, and it is generally recommended ... (more)
Health and Fitness Information and resources for leading a healthy, active lifestyle! (more)
Articles and advice on cycling, technology, home efficiency and more Looking for family photos? Our family pages have moved These pages are written and managed by John & Julii Swindells, and we take every effort to ensure their accuracy ... (more)