Today the 10th of June sees the anniversary of the massacre of Oradour Sur Glane, A French town in south west France. On this day 1944 the Nazis committed a vile atrocity where they destroyed the town and murdered all the men, women and children. For those who follow my blog I am deeply involved … Continue reading The tragedy of Oradour.
Les Vaches Dans Le Champ/D-DAY
Today is the anniversary of D-Day, the invasion of Normandy by the allied forces 6th June 1944. This was the principle theme of my play, Les Vaches Dans Le Champ which was performed in Birmingham in 2019. I am in the process of reviving the play and if you would like to know more or … Continue reading Les Vaches Dans Le Champ/D-DAY
The Mary Ashford Mystery.
May 27th saw the anniversary of the mysterious case of Mary Ashford who died in strange circumstances - a fateful day in 1817. My book ‘One Morning in May’ tells this fascinating story. Readers will, I’m sure, find the details intriguing and informative. Available from Brewin Books, Amazon or here at Margwyn. The cost is … Continue reading The Mary Ashford Mystery.
BBC Radio Four this morning and how depressing the news is!
The war in Ukraine. How bodies of soldiers are being left abandoned and how the Russians don’t bother to claim them. There are many in cold storage waiting to be taken back to the ‘Motherland.’ The reporter told of a solitary Russian soldier who has been left in a village somewhere. I thought, he was … Continue reading BBC Radio Four this morning and how depressing the news is!
All My Pretty Ones.
Saturday March 26th at the Woodman Pub Birmingham, was the venue for the rehearsed reading of my latest play, 'All My Pretty Ones,' which tells the story of the tragedy of, 'Oradour Sur Glane.' Directed by Peter Wight it was a most enjoyable day working on the script followed by the reading to an audience. … Continue reading All My Pretty Ones.
Happy St Patrick’s Day! Lá fhéile Pádraig sona dhuit
Happy St Patrick's Day to all. Hope you have a blessed day. Here's the link to the Napoleon's St Patrick's Celebrations! https://youtu.be/Ek6Ww5h20qM St Patrick, Patron Saint of Ireland.
World Book Day, Solihull, West Midlands.
On Thursday March 3rd I was invited by my publisher, Brewin Books to attend, 'World Book Day' in Solihull, West Midlands in order to promote my latest book, 'Tales Yet To Be Told' and remind the world of my other publications! It was an enjoyable afternoon meeting fellow authors and signing copies for the public. … Continue reading World Book Day, Solihull, West Midlands.
Tales Yet To Be Told Review
This is the fourth in a series of unique books by Patrick B Hayes where he explores a rich seam of accounts of ghost stories and mysteries .These tales are pinpointed on his home turf of Erdington North Birmingham and Sutton Coldfield. The stories are based on “true personal experience and the author’s research…” Patrick … Continue reading Tales Yet To Be Told Review
Tales To Be Told – Review
Reviews for Tales Yet To Be Told Well presented book that is pleasantly easy to read. A fabulous historical account of places in Bham particularly the small town of Erdington or “The Village” as it was known at one time. The writer has taken true events and set them into an intriguing short novel. Enjoyed … Continue reading Tales To Be Told – Review
Tales Yet To Be Told
This is a must–have book for all ghost hunters and those genuinely interested in the paranormal. In Tales Yet to be told Patrick B Hayes has invented a fictional character to rival Father Brown and Maigret. For ever stumbling upon real actual cases of ghost sighting from across the Midlands area. Written with great panache … Continue reading Tales Yet To Be Told
Patrick Hayes 