Norton of Morton is now officially ancient

In which G.M. Norton celebrates Norton of Morton’s sixth birthday.

Can you believe it? Today, this electronic periodical turns the grand old age of six years old. In blogging years, that’s quite something.

I must be honest and confess that when I revealed my battle with depression last year, I wasn’t sure how long Norton of Morton would continue for. I decided that I would carry on for as long as I was enjoying it. And I’m pleased to report that I still love it, and from a more personal point of view, while there’s been the occasional day or two where I’ve not felt tip-top, the black dog hasn’t been an unwelcome house guest.

As loyal readers will be well aware, I publish a brand new post every Saturday at 4 o’clock and in six years, I’ve not missed a single one.

So, what’s happened in the last 12 months? Well, the biggest thing to happen to Norton of Morton in the last year was an update to the blog’s furnishings. However, my top five periodical highlights are:

1. The right trousers 

I was lucky enough to visit a trouser factory and bought my first pair of made-to-measure high-waisted trousers.

2. Off with his head 

As well as the blog changing it’s look, I’ve also gone through a big change too when I bid adieu to my hair and shaved the lot off.  

3. If Boulting Brothers had made Bond 

Imagining if the Bond films had been made differently. This was a fun piece to write as I struggled with a spot of insomnia. 

4. Norty in Pantaloon de Nimes shocker 

After not wearing jeans for absolutely yonks, I finally found a pair that cut the mustard. 

5. Percy Stride factory visit

I'd long harboured a dream of visiting a shoe factory and thanks to Percy Stride, I can cross it off my list.  

For extra chortles, here's my first ever periodical post, published on that momentous day of Saturday 8th September 2012. 

G.M. Norton

Protagonist of 'Norton of Morton'