Anyone who lived through The Great Storm of 1987 isn’t likely to forget it in a hurry. It was almost a generation-defining moment the night when ships ran aground, London endured its first blackout since the Blitz, 18 people died and 15 million trees were toppled. Thirty years ago on today The Great Storm or… Continue reading The 30th Anniversary of The Great Storm of 1987
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Did Babylonians Beat The Greeks To Trigonometry?
We’re all used to learning that it was the Ancient Greeks who invented (or inflicted for those of us who hate Maths) Trigonometry but recent evidence suggests that they may have been beaten to it those canny Babylonians. A 3,700-year-old clay tablet has proven that the Babylonians developed trigonometry 1,500 years before the Greeks and were… Continue reading Did Babylonians Beat The Greeks To Trigonometry?
Kate Middleton is having another baby. There, I’ve said it… I hate her!
It’s not often I write anything like my opinion on anything but today it has been announced that Kate Middleton is expecting her third child. Hurray! Good for the future 3rd in line sprog to the British throne. However, I really believe that it is irresponsible for people who live on social support to deliberately… Continue reading Kate Middleton is having another baby. There, I’ve said it… I hate her!
The Do’s and Dont’s when you meet The Queen
If you are ever fortunate or indeed unfortunate enough to meet The Queen then there are certain protocols that are expected. Indeed when meeting any royal, there are rules about who can speak first, where to look, what to call them, how you should stand and when you should sit. It is a mysterious… Continue reading The Do’s and Dont’s when you meet The Queen
Two choicest Idioms – Butter Up & As Mad As A Hatter
A few weeks ago my new book, Straight From The Horse’s Mouth was released in Paperback and Kindle formats and I have been waiting for it to work its way through onto Apple iBooks. As it is now live, I thought I would post up two of the 101 idioms that make up Straight… Continue reading Two choicest Idioms – Butter Up & As Mad As A Hatter
A video of the re-opened Borough Market
Borough Market has long been one of my favourite parts of London and so aside from the more obvious issues following the recent attack there and the adjoining London Bridge, I have been waiting to get back inside both for professional and personal reasons. Having been a few times in the last week to see… Continue reading A video of the re-opened Borough Market
Politics might be serious but elections don’t have to be.
Politics is generally a serious profession, albeit one so often mired in lies, broken promises and unachievable policies. General Elections are the one time we have a chance to change the government at a national level. Whereas in most countries it is a matter of utmost importance and seriousness with some nations even banning even… Continue reading Politics might be serious but elections don’t have to be.
Talk of Terrorism is all hype.
I rarely post simple blog posts but this graphic caught my attention. I’ve never quite understood the media obsession with terrorism or indeed some prominent political hype about it either and that despite living almost my entire life under the supposed shadow of terrorism. There are so many more causes of death to worry about,… Continue reading Talk of Terrorism is all hype.
London is Reeling…. NOT
Maybe it is just a fundamental difference between us and other countries but according to some foreign media, everyone in the UK and particularly London is terrified but as the headline in the Independent revealed, that doesn’t seem to be the case. I have to say that I’m not in the slightest bit terrified nor… Continue reading London is Reeling…. NOT
Has Trump handed over American Hegemony? Poisoning the world – the new American dream.
It’s always been one of the themes of history that I have found most interesting; that moment when the primary power in the world sees its position usurped. History is replete with turning points where one massive power is surpassed by a rival. The causes can be varied from natural disasters to simple economics. As… Continue reading Has Trump handed over American Hegemony? Poisoning the world – the new American dream.
Stephen Liddell 