Monthly Archives: September 2019

A 1915 piece of fake news… with good intentions

Posted on September 30, 2019 by Stephen Liddell

When German Naval Airship Zeppelin L9 appeared over Blyth on the evening of 14 April 1915, it was only the second time bombs had been dropped on England. Although nobody was killed, it marked the beginning of a series of … Continue reading →

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I wonder what he meant by that!

Posted on September 25, 2019 by Stephen Liddell

Everyone likes a good quote don’t they.  I particularly adore historical quotes and admire anyone who as was said of Churchill, mobilised the English language and sent it into battle. I was always quite a fan of Donald Rumsfelds infamous … Continue reading →

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The environmental hypocrisy of Prince Harry

Posted on September 23, 2019 by Stephen Liddell

In Britain this summer, hardly anything has made the news this summer outside of a few major stories.  Brexit of course, various protests bringing London to a halt many of which are invariably environment related and the seemingly strained relations … Continue reading →

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Open House London

Posted on September 18, 2019 by Stephen Liddell

Open House London has long been my favourite cultural event in London each year, despite the fact I’ve always been busy working and never got to enjoy the fun myself but it is the concept of it that I love … Continue reading →

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Downton Abbey Film Review

Posted on September 16, 2019 by Stephen Liddell

It’s no secret that Downton Abbey is my favourite television show of the 21st Century.  I love everything about it.  The era, the mostly gentle storylines, the costumes, grant houses and beautiful countryside, the witty insults and quotes and the … Continue reading →

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An example of how English has changed over 1200 years.

Posted on September 11, 2019 by Stephen Liddell

I found this poster earlier today and thought it was well worth sharing.  The text contains a brief passage of one of the most famous Psalms and I think gives a wonderful insight to how language changes. I really don’t … Continue reading →

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The Hartley Colliery Disaster of 1862

Posted on September 9, 2019 by Stephen Liddell

My blog is full of disasters from beer floods in London to Grace Darling – A Victorian Heroine. burning building self-sacrifices  to heroic against the odd tales of survival I Am The Army – The Incredible Story of William Brydon Many of them … Continue reading →

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Changing with the tide – how newspapers reported Napoleon’s march on Paris

Posted on September 4, 2019 by Stephen Liddell

I was doing a bit of research on some French related history and the following made me smile so I thought I would share it. I don’t often write on French history (except for WW1 or my trips to Paris) … Continue reading →

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HMT Bedfordshire – The Royal Navy ship sank defending the United States.

Posted on September 2, 2019 by Stephen Liddell

I’ve written several posts about American servicemen who died in Britain in WW2, most recently on the The Endcliffe Park Memorial in Sheffield & the incredible devotion of Tony Foulds. A few weeks ago I came across a fascinating sad little … Continue reading →

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