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Medieval historian interested in Wales, Somerset exile, inept cricketer, General Editor of the longest-running and largest local history project yet devised, the Victoria County History of England. Probably drinking tea.
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The roommate of Minnesota shooter Vance Boelter, responding to MAGA lies that he’s a Democrat: “He would be offended if people called him a Democrat,” he told CBS News, adding that Boelter “was a Trump supporter, voted for Trump,” and was happy Trump won the 2024 election.

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Who says there’s nothing new in medieval history? This is - at one level - a pretty obvious candidate (what would you expect the Chancellor of England to do?), but we didn’t know. And now, probably, we do. Can’t wait to read more!

submitted 9 hours ago • 1 comment

At the other St Lawrence ground this afternoon with Hildenborough CC. We couldn’t stay with Extras long enough for that doughty all-rounder to clear their half century, the pitch was awful, the boundaries short, but that’s no excuse: we lost.

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Protest window in Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Scotland. Where Donald John's mother came from. 'Shame on you, Donald John.' Also invites you to look at Matthew 25, 31-46, the parable about feeding and clothing a stranger.

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OTD 1330 birth of Edward, eldest son of Edward III. Died before his father. Not known as The Black Prince until C16. Statue in City Square, Leeds. Subject commissioned by local industrialist TW Harding. Bronze by Thomas Brock (1847-1922). No connection to Leeds ... except he's been here since 1903.

submitted 22 hours ago • 1 comment

Just for clarity: Fortunate Son is an anti-Vietnam song specifically about those who dodge the draft.

submitted 23 hours ago • 22 comments

Timeline cleanse, the best kind: Egg-laying mammal thought to be extinct rediscovered - ABC News

submitted 3 days ago • 5 comments

We're excited to be looking for our first ever Maker in Residence this summer! We're seeking a MiR who can inspire our audiences through their creative response to our exhibition #MagnaCarta1225. All the details are on our website, closing date 14 July. www.sal.org.uk/about-us/vac...

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Well played, South Africa. The new c word is champions. #WTCFinal 🏏

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In other words, Operation Snap - whereby the public can submit footage of poor/careless/dangerous driving has become, at best, a target for the simplest possible action, a letter, or at worst, an abdication of responsibility for public safety by the police. This matters.

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1/8 So, South Wales Police have said drivers who dangerously close-pass cyclists won’t face any action 'for now' because too many people are reporting it via Operation SNAP and they can’t keep up. Er...say what now?!

submitted 3 days ago • 5 comments

TIL the UK's oldest continuously existing Indian restaurant (99 years!) is under threat from, you guessed it, predatory land lords. they have a petition www.change.org/p/your-majes...

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