Hi, I hope you're well. Next Sunday's episode will cover fashion, clothes back in the 50s and 60s, and how things have changed over the decades. What did you wear during your teenage years? I'd love to hear from you. raysrants@protonmail.com

Terraced houses, cottages, detached, semi-detached, two up two down… In this episode, I take a look at the many types of houses in the UK from way back in time to the present day.

Go to the Raysrants Facebook page for the link to the continuing story of naughty village life involving Mrs Fortesque, the vicar, the vicar's daughter and much more...

Hi, hope you're well. Next Sunday, I'll be talking about houses. Houses? You ask? Yes, houses. Houses from decades ago, workers cottages, huge houses, two up two down, modern houses... Join me next Sunday.

Children’s birthday parties back in the 50s and 60s were great fun. Pass the parcel, musical chairs, blind man’s buff… Happy days, and very different from kid’s parties these days.

The water in the birdbaths is frozen solid! Brr... Roll on summer!

Relationships of all kinds… friends at school, friends at work, acquaintances, arguments… In this episode, I look at all kinds of relationships.

Hi, I hope you're well. What a beautiful day it was yesterday. Clear blue sky, sunshine... Summer is almost here!

We all remember the local sweet shop. But they had far more than sweets for sale. Toys, comics, fireworks, cigarettes, puzzles, jokes, fizzy drinks… Join me for a look back at the local sweet shop. Amongst other things.

The sun is shining! Yay! Do you remember sweet shops in the 50s and 60s? They were great places for kids. Sweets, toys, comics, drinks, fireworks... they sold everything! Join me for next Sunday's episode all about those happy days.