One of the big headlines in Britain over the last couple of days has been the decision that male MPs no longer have to wear ties in the House of Commons. The Speaker of the House, John Bercow, made the unexpected announcement after being questioned on the matter by a wag who had spotted a […]
I can’t begin to tell you how excited I am. A very special parcel arrived this week from my chums at Rebus Signet Rings. I’m sure you can guess what it was, given the name of the company. For those not quite up to speed, it was this chunk of gold. Featuring my Norton of […]
Rejoice, chumrades, for the new summer issue of the most noble of publications, In Retrospect magazine, is now out and available to squander your spending money on. We’re now on issue 11, which is packed to the rafters with tip-top articles from chalk hill figures, vintage motorbikes, classic toys and Viva Las Vegas. In Issue […]
I’m such a proud northerner that if you cut me open, I would most probably bleed gravy. My surname, Norton, means ‘North settlement’ so my father’s bloodline is literally steeped in meat juice and flour. I’ve never lived anywhere else but the north of England and have no desire to leave. Don’t get me wrong, […]
Well, it’s now one whole week since I revealed my bold (or should that be ‘bald’?) new look. It’s been quite a change for your favourite protagonist so I thought it was only right to document what the reaction has been from people and how I’m feeling now I’m hairless. Well, on the top of […]
In which G.M. Norton finds a new way to keep off the autumn chill. You may recall that last year, I worked myself into a relative lather over my Floyd tweed jacket from English Utopia. Well, I’m now in proud possession of one of their quilted jackets – their Piper Speciale to be precise. Colour […]
Well chumrades, I recently reached the grand old age of thirty-two. I know, I hardly look a day over forty-five. Unfortunately for you, I am not prepared to share my beauty tips for ageing and sallow skin. However, I am prepared to share with you my birthday bounty. This year, I asked my beloved for […]
Unless you’ve been on a different planet (apols, couldn’t resist), you’ll know that this weekend marks the 50th anniversary of the Moon landing. Taking place back in 1969, I wasn’t even a twinkle in my father’s eye at this point. In the last few years, I’ve had a growing interest in adventurers and explorers, so […]
It is now a whole year since I first started cultivating my over-sized soup strainer. As part of the first anniversary celebrations, I have made a short film clip using a marvellous free app called Flipagram. A 15 second version is also available for your perusal on Instagram. A copy of the film will be […]
I can hear you now. “Norton, dear boy. You’re jumping the gun somewhat! Spring starts next week when the clocks go forwards.” Well astronomically speaking, today is the last day of Winter. Tomorrow is the equinox, where day and night is of equal length. For the purposes of this periodical post, I’m siding with the […]
I do love a bow tie and over the last few weeks, I’ve found myself wearing them more and more. It all started when my five year old daughter asked me to wear one as it made me look “handsome and smart”. I now find that both my daughters seem to appreciate them, and generally, […]
If you were to ask me what my favourite season was, I’d always plump for autumn, followed by winter. Although spring doesn’t officially start for another week or so, it is definitely starting to feel like it’s spring. And I must say, I am absolutely loving it. The seersucker might even make another appearance soon […]
So far, we’ve looked at two eccentric military heroes as part of the Mad Dogs and Servicemen series. First of all, there was “Mad Jack” Churchill who went World War Two armed with a sword and a bow and arrow. Then there’s the splendidly named Sir Adrian Carton de Wiart. Known as ‘the unkillable soldier’, […]
Chumrades, I have exciting news to impart! (Although if you have made the commendable decision to follow me on the Twittering Device, Facebook or Instagram, then this will be old news). { Please imagine a drum roll being played, preferably by the rather dapper Mr. Charlie Watts off of The Rolling Stones } I am […]
