I was born on the 8th of October 1935.

 

I live in a Victorian terrace with my wife, Catherine and my (step) daughter Alexandra.

 

PLEASE NOTE: I can be quite grumpy about some things.

 

For instance; I BLOCK people who put me down as a "friend," criticize or comment, but whose profile says; "XXXXX" doesn't have anything available to you."

  • JoinedJune 2006
  • OccupationRetired
  • HometownPreston
  • Current cityPreston
  • CountryEngland, UK
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Photos of George Derek Thompson

Testimonials

Ian says:

Derek's photostream is always my first port-of-call on Flickr. He is the most consistent daily snapper I've ever had the privilege to meet in person. His photos are only surpassed by the witty, informative, and often thought provoking narrative he puts to them.

April 19, 2010
Cloistered Insect (deleted)

I think George is very sweet. He's always putting up nice witty photos so we can have that spoon full of sugar to make the medicine go down. He's very considerate to support us all. Nice to have him in my contact list and in my first flickr group.

September 27, 2008
Deep Alarm (deleted)

I have known George D (or Derek ) for over 35 years as next door neighbour, friend, political confidant and Flickerite In all these circumstances he stimulates positive emotions

April 4, 2008
JayT47 says:

I really enjoy your pictures, Derek. They inspire me! Usually, it's to write some fatuous comment..........but, now and again, they inspire me to pick up my camera, and GO AND SHOOT SOMETHING! And that's the kind of inspiration I like! Brings out the Ernest Hemingway in me. Thank you! Just noticed this in your … Read more

I really enjoy your pictures, Derek. They inspire me! Usually, it's to write some fatuous comment..........but, now and again, they inspire me to pick up my camera, and GO AND SHOOT SOMETHING! And that's the kind of inspiration I like! Brings out the Ernest Hemingway in me. Thank you! Just noticed this in your profile........you are male AND taken. We can still be friends?

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March 16, 2008

I’ve long since forgotten how we stumbled upon one another, but George D. Thompson has become one of my favorite contacts in Flickrworld. Derek’s photographs provide an interesting and often humorous view of his little corner of the world. Derek is quick witted, generous in his praise and intelligent. He’s also a good … Read more

I’ve long since forgotten how we stumbled upon one another, but George D. Thompson has become one of my favorite contacts in Flickrworld. Derek’s photographs provide an interesting and often humorous view of his little corner of the world. Derek is quick witted, generous in his praise and intelligent. He’s also a good judge of character as is evidence by the fact I’m one of his contacts!

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December 3, 2007
Caring Plant (deleted)

A local amateur photographer who brings out the grimness and grit in his city superbly and a fine, principled man he is too.

November 30, 2007
Mikey says:

Having seen Derek's photos of Preston and around Lancashire, they truly has the grim Northern feel which I just love. Now, wheres my 1970s fry up?

November 19, 2007

He is a genius. I love his irony and his intelligence that shine through his pictures .... sometimes I believe to live in Preston ! ps: ah... and he is a really good friend of Mr.Cheese too !

October 23, 2007

I've known Derek for little more than a week and a half, yet through his photos and his wit, I feel like I already know him as a long time friend. I enjoy his photos very much and I urge you to peruse each and every one of his uploads. There are gems here which defy logic.

December 1, 2006