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Canon W H Elliott died in 1957 after a distinguished life dedicated to the Church. In his time, he had been a regular preacher in Canterbury Cathedral, a radio broadcaster during the 1930's, Canon Emeritus of Coventry Cathedral and Chaplain, not only to Kings George V & VI but to our present Queen Elizabeth from 1952 until his death. Earlier in his life, he had been vicar at Holy Trinity in Folkestone. In April, I went with my mum (Irene) to visit that church where they have applied a memorial inscription on the entrance doors. And of what relevance is this Rev gentleman to the Scutts ? Why did we visit & why do we remember him ? Well, as I'm fed up with publishing this blog with never a response, so I'll leave it to my mum, or maybe my brother to post a comment & explain all ... over to you, family !

A birthday treat, Trix took me to Venice for my birthday. A little cold, but but from our hairy water taxi ride across the lagoon from Marco Polo airport, to the very last coffee, a truly magical experience. I stood in Venice, on the Bridge of Sighs; A palace and a prison on each hand: I saw from out the wave her structures rise As from the stroke of the enchanter's wand [Byron] Though there are some disagreeable things in Venice there is nothing so disagreeable as the visitors. [Henry James] You can take your dog on the Vaporetto but don't forget to bring a leash and muzzle. Always carry a pooper-scooper and plastic bag to keep your dog from soiling the city. The fine can be quite high, from €25 up to €500. Venice is like eating an entire box of chocolate liqueurs in one go. [Truman Capote]