Could be worse; imagine how references to Men of Harletsch would annoy you. (View Post)

On the contrary. Extremely successful king. Managed a takeover of GB with complete success, and without getting involved in too many wars, let alone starting a civil war or provoking a major uprising… (View Post)

A particularly fascinating campaign in the French wars with Suvurov leading a Russian-Austrian army up and down dale or rather alp all over Swtizerland. (View Post)

THanks. I think you must be right. Please regard my posting as duff gen. There was definitely a big Pooh sticks competition at the bridge I mentioned - must have misunderstood what I was told when go… (View Post)

All the more appropriate as (ISTR) the original bridge is the one over the Thames on the paths from Dorchester-on-Thames through the promontory fort to Wittenham Clumps/Pendon Museum.… (View Post)