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Dave Pogson recounts a series of "coincidences of coincidences" stretching back 50 years to the start of his surveying career, centered around Plumpton Station Yard in Cumbria, unexpected encounters with his cousin, and near-misses with Willie Whitelaw.

Dave Pogson, a retired surveyor with 50 years of experience in Lancashire and Cumbria, reflects on his life in the Lake District and the inspiration behind his "Selwyn Series" and "Herdwick Tales." He delves into the unique Lakeland dialect, sharing amusing and insightful encounters with local characters, including the fictional poet Walter Winster.