More like hedging bets. On which point, HYUFD does rather forget that many parishes have raffles, and analogous tables during parish fetes. Edit: for instance, at random, https://www.stpetersactongre… (View Post)

Hmm, that would dispose of the right of the church - whether an Established one. But then that was the case in Scotland from the Reformation onwards, marriage being a civil contract, no minister need… (View Post)

The Graun had an intriguing report the other day: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/oct/01/irish-critics-netflix-series-house-of-guinness-ireland 'The Irish Times review lamented the show’s “rud… (View Post)

Still more so, Lugers and suchlike. Especially with the newer UK legislation on strict possession. (View Post)

I have something even more arcane and nostalgic. A patriotic tea towel with the British space programme on it (Black Arrow at Woomera). (View Post)