Tag Archives: university

What’s Luck If Not An Incontinent Seagull? #1975 #bristoluniversity #memories

Posted on Jun 29, 2020 by

I began my university life in October 1975. It was life changing in many ways and the degree I ended up with set me up on the path to success. But in that first term and year, I learned little … Continue reading →

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Crime And Misdemeanours #university #1975

Posted on Jun 9, 2020 by

Back in 1975 I started a law degree at Bristol University. It was a life changing experience for me and many aspects are seared into my memory. Today, I’m starting my courses and while I’ve relied solely on memory for … Continue reading →

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Chumming Up And Deceptive Appearances #1975 #bristoluniversity #lawdegree

Posted on May 29, 2020 by

I began my law degree at Bristol University in October 1975, determined to reinvent myself, meet interesting new people and learn about the law. None of it proved as easy as I’d hoped… Having failed to make an impression with … Continue reading →

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Brut And Dodgy TVs #universitylife #bristol #1975

Posted on May 15, 2020 by

In 1975 I started a law degree at Bristol University . I was in Churchill Hall where I’d already made what turned out to be a lifelong friend but I realised I needed to widen my circle. Early attempts proved … Continue reading →

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Breakfast And The Difficulty Of Stalking #1975 #bristoluniversity

Posted on May 10, 2020 by

I arrived at Bristol University with a spitspot Mary Poppins determination to be supercalifragalisticexpialidocious but things never quite work out as you anticipate. I’m trying to find my feet in my Hall of Residence but the rules and impenetrable protocols … Continue reading →

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Finding And Losing #universitylife #1975 #bristol

Posted on Apr 29, 2020 by

In 1975 I started my law degree at Bristol University. I was, frankly, feeling like a duck out of water until I encountered David, a fellow law student on my first evening in my hall of residence. Between us we … Continue reading →

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Breakfast Queues And Buttocks: University Life 1975 #bristol #university

Posted on Apr 19, 2020 by

I started a law degree at Bristol University in October 1975. After my first day arriving at my hall of residence and wondering if I fitted in, day two started with my signing up for my course and meeting my … Continue reading →

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Making Friends And Nylon Pyjamas #university #bristol

Posted on Apr 7, 2020 by

In 1975 I began my three year odyssey at an undergraduate law student at Bristol University. Those first few days as I settled into university life remain very vivid. Today I recall my first evening in hall and a life … Continue reading →

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Music: It’s Part In My Downfall #university #bristol #1976

Posted on Mar 28, 2020 by

In October 1976 I started my law degree at Bristol University. This was the most important phase of my life to date and as such the memories of those early days remain as vivid today as they were then. The … Continue reading →

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Verbfree Smiles and Old Socks – my University life #bristoluniversity #memoir

Posted on Mar 14, 2020 by

In October 1976 I started my law degree at Bristol University. This was the most important phase of my life to date and as such the memories of those early days remain as vivid today as they were then. The … Continue reading →

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