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Welcome to my website

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a miscellany of things that interest me

The Age of Coaching

Before the railways, the only way to travel was by stage coach. It reached its heyday between about 1820 and 1850, by which time the railways had wiped out the entire coaching industry along with the canals. What was it like to travel by coach. You’ll be amazed.

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My Father’s Autobiography

What was it like to grow up between the two world wars that defined the first half of the 20th century? This is my father’s autobiography.

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Education really needs an upgrade

We have a 19th century curriculum “delivered” by 20th century teachers to 21st century students.

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BRIAN SMITH EDUCATIONALIST

ABOUT THIS SITE

This website is a collection of items that interest me. I’m sure you’ll find something to enjoy.

My mother and father
A coach and horses at full speed

The End of Antibiotics

Are we coming to an end of this magic bullet? It has been squandered and looks soon to be ineffective. What will the world be like without antibiotics?

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Computers in Schools

The National Curriculum began in 1989. Where did the new computer technologies fit in … and where are they now?

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DD Da Tube MC

The best announcer on the London Tube. If you’re lucky you’ll find him at Baker Street; he’ll be on one of the deep tube platforms.

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CONTACT ME

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Antibiotic tablets
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Can You Foresee the Future?

We now live in an information economy. Did anyone see it coming … and can past events help us to foresee what is to come?

This compelling section will fascinate you

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BUY RALPH’S AUTOBIOGRAPHY

If you are a member of my family, you can buy copies of Ralph Smith’s autobiography here

My First NFT

This is my first attempt to create an NFT as I try to understand Web 3. It’s nothing more than a photograph of my first car?

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My first car - an Austio Big 7

Desktop PC

Signpost - The Future

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Landscape Smartphone

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