My Somerset Life
Brian Snellgrove
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Is This the Way Forward for the Church of England?
I was brought up knowing nothing other than life as the son of a Church of England vicar. This was London in the 1950s and 1960s, when my father was vicar of St Andrew's Church in Guildersfield Road, Streatham. From...
World record for the longest E-mail address
# The Most User-Unfriendly Email Address I Have Ever Encountered I spend far more time than I probably should sitting in front of my computer, exploring websites, corresponding with people and generally poking my nose...
My Adventures with AI – A Remarkably Useful Servant, but Not Always a Very Bright One
I had been vaguely aware of artificial intelligence for some time, but it was only when I began writing my first book about towns and villages in September 2025 that I was encouraged to take a serious look at it. That...
Bristol on a sunny day
Last night, late on Friday, I asked ChatGPT what was on in Bristol on Saturday, and it told me about the Windrush event, about which I have written. When I am guided somewhere, it always follows the same formula: the...
The continuing Scandal of Windrush
A quick word before you start reading. I had some difficulty identifying who was speaking, and the transcription software occasionally struggled with Caribbean accents. I've done my best to capture the spirit of the...
Brian’s Mini-Moans Part one
# Net Zero – Are We Spending Billions to Make a Difference? I have been reflecting on the extraordinary amount of money being committed to Britain's Net Zero programme and asking myself a fairly simple...
Christian Groups in the UK
I feel like flying the flag for Christianity prior to the distinct possibility that we will be overwhelmed by 'Men in Boats'. I am looking to compile a book of testimonies so people can read and draw courage from such...
Vernon Coleman – A Thorn in the Side of the Establishment
The extract below is taken from Dr Vernon Coleman’s new, bestselling book, 'The Horrors of the Great Reset and Why You Should Be Afraid’. I am republishing it because Vernon Coleman has, year after year, been right...
The Wonderful World of Willow – An Ancient Craft Finds New Life
From the willow beds of Somerset to sculptures, living structures and natural burials, one craftswoman reveals the extraordinary versatility of a plant that has served humanity for thousands of years. A summary of a...
A Rather Fragmented Day, but Not Without Its Rewards
Much Ado About Several Little Things The weather has turned slightly colder, so we decided to put the duvet back on the bed, and my goodness, what a luxury it is! I tend to get up very early, today at 5.45 am, and my...
Justin Brierley – The Lost Art of Good Conversation
Christians in Media Conference, 9 October 2026 Justin Brierley's talk explored how Christians can engage meaningfully with people who hold very different beliefs, particularly in an increasingly divided and...
Paul Woolley – In a World Obsessed with Change, Who Is Prepared to Stay the course?
Christians in Media Conference, Sky Studios, 9 October 2026 Paul Woolley, Chief Executive of the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity (LICC), gave one of those talks that initially appears to be about one...
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A dairy by Brian Snellgrove
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Inspired by Samuel Pepys’ Diary 1633-1703
