There are plenty of thoroughly modern magnates who can trace their wealth back to 1066 and its unfortunate aftermath for the English landed classes: Grosvenor, Cecil, Mortimer, Spencer, Cadogan, de W… (View Post)

It may be a convenient short-term remedy to restrict the pensions of Tory voters but in the long term it will erode all hope of a comfortable retirement for most of the population. This is the cause … (View Post)

The odd thing about cul de sac is that the French don't say it. To them it just means 'the bottom of a bag' (or worse). (View Post)

I blame myself for this. Went for a slap-up Mayday lunch with an old friend and by 6pm we were both too pissed to go home and vote. Viewed the Adoration of Saint Tony through a monumental hangover th… (View Post)

It was only 'trans' Jordan (the river) if you happened to be on the other bank. A typically Eurocentric label. Reminds me of Trawsfynydd in Merioneth (= across the mountain). It isn't … (View Post)