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A spinney standing on a hill near to Leicester is the site of an old ice house. But there are other powerful reasons why this spot ought to be bett...

Recalling the days when professional photographers could take impromptu pictures of children without being in danger of legal action. Recollections...

In his fifth video, retired newspaper editor John Rippin talks about the Loughborough area lingo - and a malicious advert featuring a parrot.

In his fourth video, John Rippin, former editor of the Loughborough Echo, talks about hilarious experiences when eating out as a young reporter, ne...

John Rippin's third video about life as a cub reporter on the Loughborough and Shepshed Echo in the 1950s. This time he talks about obtaining scoop...

John Rippin, former editor of the Loughborough and Shepshed Echo, with more memories of his early days as a cub reporter.

Recorded on July 4, 2009, at Barnsdale Hall Hotel, using a Flip Video camcorder.

John Rippin, former editor of the Loughborough and Shepshed Echo, gives the first in a series of talks about life on a local newspaper. The copy of...

Recorded on July 4, 2009, at Barnsdale Hall Hotel, overlooking Rutland Water. The Flip Video camcorder belongs to the bride's father, Peter, but as...