Ivor Colin Cogdell`s Webstuff

Happy New Year everybody !

Welcome to my chunk of the net. Latest update - 1st January 2010.

Ivor having a Guinness

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Latest news
1st January 2010 - Amended pictures in Gallery 2009, added 2010 page.
Please Note - I removed the main family tree page - it was too big for this website. For family tree details, please contact me. I may transfer it to another website eventually.

I am editing a Science Fiction Fan Club website for my mate, Bob Cole - called The Moons of Yavin. http://moyavin.t35.com/.

Mini Biography

I live in a semi-detached house on the outskirts of Birmngham, England. I work for the W H Smith chain, at the Fort branch.
My hobbies include Genealogy, photography and painting (Watercolour and Acrylic), coupled with walking in the countryside. I have been Rambling since 1982, first with a group from Action Sport and then continued on my own.

My latest walks

Goodrington to Brixham along the coast path (7 miles).
Brixham to Goodrington along the coast path.
Goodrington to Paignton circular.
Paignton Zoo (8 hours).


Metal Detecting

fid badge I am a member of the Federation of Independent Detectorists. I usually dig up Victorian stuff, buttons and things. The fun is wondering what
will be under the next bleep, an item of interest or lately, loads of junk. My detector is a Scanmaster ID (second hand - I would like a copy of the instructions),
with my trusty 1982 Saxon III detector as backup. Here are a few finds.

Ivor detecting. Ivor logging finds. Crotal Bell Royal Engineers Cap Badge. Me wearing headphones
Me in action (relatively speaking) ,Logging finds, A Crotal or Rumbler Bell (it still tinkles), a Royal Engineers Regiment Cap Badge with another stamped badge. Fun of the chase.
Harness loop in hand overgrown old army truck
A freshly found Harness Loop,"I think I have got a signal" - an old Army Wagon.
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Bronze Scottish Piper figurine.
Another find in a field was this small bronze Piper figurine.
Have you seen any more like him ? Can you identify him or his maker ? Please let me know.

Portable Antiquities Scheme The PAS has had their funding frozen for three years, But I would
imagine they are still keen to hear about your finds and record them.


NEC exhibition group photo
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Here are the some of the Central Polishing team and some products on display at the National Exhibition Centre.

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A General Purpose Polishing Kit shown here.
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Relaxation

Reading Science Fiction has been a passion of mine since my early teens, then I discovered Fantasy, try some of the authors in my Books links.
I have been watercolour painting for a few years, mainly landscapes so far. I am just beginning to dabble in Oils and Acrylics. Have a look on my art pages and tell me what you think. I have joined the Wet Canvas Art Forum, it contains plenty of tutorials and ideas for all skill levels.

My music tastes include Eric Clapton, Brian Ferry and Roxy Music, Fleetwood Mac, Genesis,Roy Harper, The Dave Mathews Band, Mike Oldfield, The Police, Spiro Gyra, Steeley Dan, Tangerine Dream, Vangellis, The Who, Yes.

Folk Music - If you dig flower power then The Incredible String Band are for you - check out their "5000 Spirits" album - far out man. "Be Glad" is a fanzine for the band.
The Albion Band, Fairport Convention , Bob Fox and Stuart Luckley, Maddy Prior, Mostly Autumn. The Old Rope String Band, The Proclaimers, Richard and Linda Thompson, Jethro Tull.


Here is a quick plug for the musical Cogdells
The Bristol UK rock band Rough Justice, which includes Chris Cogdell on various instruments.
The US blues band Garry Cogdell with the Complainers.


Celtic MP3s Music Magazine - Free Music Downloads
Free weekly Celtic Music magazine featuring
free Celtic MP3 downloads and a monthly podcast. For a great saturday night out in Birmingham, try the award winning Red Lion folk Club.

UK Radio Programmes - Bob Harris on Radio 2, Folk on 2.

Try out the IORSN - Independent Online Radio Station Network, for your kind of music.

Here is a link to 30 free and legal music download sites.
Here is a link to Spotify Music streamer. Available to purchase music at its sister website.

E-Petitions


To petition the UK Government Click here to go to their website.


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If you want to contact me, drop me a line at ivorcogdell"at"hotmail.com

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