A British photographer’s snapshots of Athens in 1904

A British photographer’s snapshots of Athens in 1904

Photographs by Alexander Lamont Henderson (1838-1907).

There are two photos by Alexander Lamont Henderson at the National Portrait Gallery in London, including one of Queen Victoria.

What it takes to be young, Greek and able to pay your bills

http://www.bbc.com/capital/story/20181107-what-it-takes-to-be-young-greek-and-able-to-pay-your-bills#sa-link_location=around-the-bbc-7&intlink_from_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bbc.co.uk%2Fnews&intlink_ts=1542550919400&story_slot=1-sa

Ancient Greek city Tenea found by archaeologists

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-46205607 

Ancient shipwrecks found in Greek waters tell tale of trade

http://www.ekathimerini.com/233528/article/ekathimerini/community/ancient-shipwrecks-found-in-greek-waters-tell-tale-of-trade

Big waves in Amorgos

The biggest waves I remember seeing in Katapola bay
https://web.facebook.com/amorgosfriends/videos/2018477211526209/

Exeter City Football Club - the Grecians

http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/43093795

"It was a tale of two penalties as the first-half drew to a close at Blundell Park, before the Grecians were later reduced to ten-men when Kane Wilson picked up two yellow cards."

Why are Exeter City Football Club known as the Grecians?  There is an answer here   https://www.theguardian.com/football/2000/nov/01/newsstory.sport9   - the Siege of Troy was re-enacted in Exeter in 1726.

PS  #PullYourSocksUpGrimsbyTown  !!

The Express Scopelitis approaching Naxos on a windy day

The Express Scopelitis, the small local ferry running between Amorgos and Naxos, arriving in Naxos on a very windy day.  I've travelled on the Express Scopelitis in a very rough sea, with the waves lashing against the windows of the lounge - but perhaps not quite as rough as this.............................!

https://web.facebook.com/amorgosfriends/videos/2008208839219713/

Greeks celebrate Valentine's Day by exchanging books

http://www.ekathimerini.com/225875/article/ekathimerini/community/greeks-celebrate-valentines-day-by-exchanging-books