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Writing by Frank McKell
Frank is retired ex-pat living in the south of spain in the Granada region.
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 Yesterday to Granada -
Frank McKell Dec 2008
Franks BACK!
This time he embarks on a journey to Granada, Spain and takes in stunning scenary and food.
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 Barrhead
to Spain - Seeking Gerald Brenan (pdf, 2mb)
The talents of writer Frank McKell make a welcome
return to Barrhead. Read his latest story that re-tells his time
spent following the footsteps of Gerald Brenan.
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Barrhead
is Braw! -
Frank McKell 2005
Frank recollects
some of his experiences moving to and living in Barrhead and talks about his
friend, the local poet and oracle of knowledge - Jim Sharpe. |
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True
Tale From Spain - Frank McKell 2004
Frank has been living in Spain for a year now. Here in this article
he recollects some of his experiences. |
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To the Roof of Spain
- With Pain! - Frank McKell
Frank McKell's account of his journey to the highest point in Spain
and re-attempt to ascend the summit. |
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To the Roof of Spain (with No Pain) - Frank McKell
Frank is once again on the trail of 1930's writer Gerald Brenan. In
this article, he describes his stay in La Alpujarra and his climb
to the top of mount El Mulhacen which, at 3,482 meters {11,432 feet}
is mainland Spain's highest point.
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Finding La Alpujarra of Gerald Brenan + 80 Years by Frank McKell
Frank McKell - Barrhead's most active pensioner, is on the trail of
the 1930's writer Gerald Brenan. In this article, he describes Brenan's
life and times in the south of Spain. Frank also re-accounts the people
that he met personally while researching this article. |
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About Gerald Brenan
Background Information on Gerlad Brenan
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POETRY
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Ailing E MAILING EE-MAILING by Jim Sharp |
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Poetry by local pensioner Jim Sharp, who is an accomplished
poet in his own right. Jim began to write poetry during his years
as a POW in Germany. This provided him with a creative outlet. His
book of poetry is available from the Barrhead Community Library. |
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TALKING BOOKS |
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Barrhead People's Story Group |
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. Life in Barrhead from the 1920s to the
1950s. Hear exclusive stories. Listen to the hilarity!
Audio - 12 tracks. |
